Žehňa
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Žehňa Location of Žehňa in the Prešov Region Žehňa Location of Žehňa in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°55′N 21°21′E / 48.92°N 21.35°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Prešov District |
| First mentioned | 1330 |
| Area | |
• Total | 16.73 km2 (6.46 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 394 m (1,293 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,399 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 820 6[3] |
| Area code | +421 51[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PO |
| Website | www |
Žehňa (Hungarian: Zsegnye) is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1330.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 394 metres (1,293 ft)[3] and covers an area of 16.73 km2 (6.46 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 674 | 859 | 1089 | 1399 |
| Difference | +27.44% | +26.77% | +28.46% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1353 | 1399 |
| Difference | +3.39% |
It has a population of 1399 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1133 | 88.72% |
| Romani | 163 | 12.76% |
| Not found out | 116 | 9.08% |
| Total | 1277 |
In year 2021 was 1277 people by ethnicity 1133 as Slovak, 163 as Romani, 116 as Not found out, 4 as German, 3 as Rusyn, 3 as Hungarian, 2 as Other, 1 as Irish, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Polish and 1 as Canadian.
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 | 911 | 71.34% |
| Evangelical Church | 117 | 9.16% |
| Not found out | 98 | 7.67% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 74 | 5.79% |
| None | 53 | 4.15% |
| Total | 1277 |
In year 2021 was 1277 people by religion 911 from Roman Catholic Church, 117 from Evangelical Church, 98 from Not found out, 74 from Greek Catholic Church, 53 from None, 9 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 6 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 4 from Islam, 2 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Baptists Church.
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.
- ^ "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.