Abrahámovce, Kežmarok District
Abrahámovce
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Abrahámovce Location of Abrahámovce in the Prešov Region Abrahámovce Location of Abrahámovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°02′N 20°26′E / 49.04°N 20.44°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Kežmarok District |
| First mentioned | 1286 |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.65 km2 (2.57 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 739 m (2,425 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 263 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 597 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 52[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KK |
| Website | www |
Abrahámovce (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈabraɦaːmɔwtse]; 1952-1982 Abrahamovce, Hungarian: Ábrahámpikfalva, German: Abrahamsdorf) is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of northern central Slovakia.[4] In historical records[5] the village was first mentioned in 1286. It is situated 12 km (7.5 mi) east from the district capital Kežmarok. The municipality lies at an altitude of 713 metres (2,339 ft) and covers an area of 6.653 km2 (2.569 sq mi). It has a population of about 225 people.
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1288.
The village was once part of the County of the Ten Lance-bearers (Sedes X lanceatorum), a historical autonomous administrative unit within the wider Spiš county. The County of the Ten Lance-bearers existed between the 12th century and 1802, when it merged with the Spiš county proper.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 212 | 227 | 263 | 263 |
| Difference | +7.07% | +15.85% | +0% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 263 | 263 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 263 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 248 | 99.2% |
| Not found out | 3 | 1.2% |
| Total | 250 |
In year 2021 was 250 people by ethnicity 248 as Slovak and 3 as Not found out.
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 | 211 | 84.4% |
| None | 27 | 10.8% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 6 | 2.4% |
| Not found out | 3 | 1.2% |
| Evangelical Church | 3 | 1.2% |
| Total | 250 |
In year 2021 was 250 people by religion 211 from Roman Catholic Church, 27 from None, 6 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Not found out and 3 from Evangelical Church.
Economy and Infrastructure
The village is situated in a halfway between Poprad and Spišská Nová Ves. In Abrahámovce, there is a kindergarten, grocery store, public library, football pitch and a pub. Important local sights include the rococo church, reconstructed in the second half of the 18th century. One part of Abrahámovce consists of the recreational cottage settlement Píkovce, with about 30 holiday chalets.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the Spiš archive in Levoča (Slovak: Spišský archív v Levoči).
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1696-1898 (parish A)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1877-1925
- Census records 1869 of Abrahamovce are available at the state archive.
See also
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 "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. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
- ^ "Abrahámovce - História - Okres Bardejov - E-OBCE.sk".
- ^ 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.
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