Hôrka
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Hôrka Location of Hôrka in the Prešov Region Hôrka Location of Hôrka in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°01′N 20°23′E / 49.02°N 20.39°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Poprad District |
| First mentioned | 1347 |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.34 km2 (4.38 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,155 |
| 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 | www |
Hôrka (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈɦʊɔrka]) is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[4]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 600 metres (2,000 ft)[3] and covers an area of 11.34 km2 (4.38 sq mi) (2024).[5]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1254 | 1557 | 1884 | 2155 |
| Difference | +24.16% | +21.00% | +14.38% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2158 | 2155 |
| Difference | −0.13% |
It has a population of 2155 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 2014 | 95.54% |
| Not found out | 81 | 3.84% |
| Total | 2108 |
In year 2021 was 2108 people by ethnicity 2014 as Slovak, 81 as Not found out, 12 as Czech, 10 as Romani, 7 as Rusyn, 7 as Polish, 5 as Other, 3 as German, 2 as Bulgarian and 1 as Irish.
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 | 1585 | 75.19% |
| None | 342 | 16.22% |
| Not found out | 74 | 3.51% |
| Evangelical Church | 43 | 2.04% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 27 | 1.28% |
| Total | 2108 |
In year 2021 was 2108 people by religion 1585 from Roman Catholic Church, 342 from None, 74 from Not found out, 43 from Evangelical Church, 27 from Greek Catholic Church, 7 from Other, 6 from Ad hoc movements, 5 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 4 from Baptists Church, 3 from United Methodist Church, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses and 1 from Buddhism.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1347.
Economy and infrastructure
Near the village is a wind park. From cultural sightseeings are interesting early gothic Roman Catholic church and a baroque chapel.
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 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. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 12, 2013. Retrieved 9 August 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.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Levoca, Slovakia"