Švábovce
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Švábovce Location of Švábovce in the Prešov Region Švábovce Location of Švábovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°02′N 20°22′E / 49.03°N 20.36°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Poprad District |
| First mentioned | 1268 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.05 km2 (3.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 676 m (2,218 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,670 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 591 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 52[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PP |
| Website | obecsvabovce |
Švábovce (Hungarian: Svábfalva, German: Schwabsdorf) is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[4]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1268.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 676 metres (2,218 ft)[3] and covers an area of 9.05 km2 (3.49 sq mi) (2024).[5]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 929 | 1081 | 1431 | 1670 |
| Difference | +16.36% | +32.37% | +16.70% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1643 | 1670 |
| Difference | +1.64% |
It has a population of 1670 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1528 | 96.16% |
| Romani | 121 | 7.61% |
| Not found out | 32 | 2.01% |
| Total | 1589 |
In year 2021 was 1589 people by ethnicity 1528 as Slovak, 121 as Romani, 32 as Not found out, 10 as Czech, 7 as Other, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Rusyn and 1 as German.
Note on population The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because he has permanent residence there (he lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 899 | 56.58% |
| Evangelical Church | 464 | 29.2% |
| None | 130 | 8.18% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 28 | 1.76% |
| Not found out | 23 | 1.45% |
| Total | 1589 |
In year 2021 was 1589 people by religion 899 from Roman Catholic Church, 464 from Evangelical Church, 130 from None, 28 from Greek Catholic Church, 23 from Not found out, 10 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 5 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 5 from Baptists Church, 5 from Apostolic Church, 4 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Other, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Islam, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality and 1 from Buddhism.
Economy and infrastructure
Švábovce is partially a bedroom community for the Poprad. It is a modern village with ongoing construction of new dwellings. Cultural sightseeings are classical evangelical and gothic catholic churches.
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.