Harichovce
Harichovce
Pálmafalva | |
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Harichovce Location of Harichovce in the Košice Region Harichovce Location of Harichovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°58′N 20°35′E / 48.97°N 20.58°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice Region |
| District | Spišská Nová Ves District |
| First mentioned | 1268 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.79 km2 (4.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 451 m (1,480 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,891 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 530 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 53[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SN |
| Website | www |
Harichovce (Hungarian: Pálmafalva) is a village and municipality in the Spišská Nová Ves District in the Košice Region of central-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1268.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 451 metres (1,480 ft)[3] and covers an area of 10.79 km2 (4.17 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1540 | 1723 | 1861 | 1891 |
| Difference | +11.88% | +8.00% | +1.61% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1858 | 1891 |
| Difference | +1.77% |
It has a population of 1891 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1811 | 98.31% |
| Not found out | 22 | 1.19% |
| Total | 1842 |
In year 2021 was 1842 people by ethnicity 1811 as Slovak, 22 as Not found out, 18 as Rusyn, 11 as Czech, 6 as Other, 4 as Ukrainian, 4 as Polish, 2 as German, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Russian and 1 as Greek.
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 | 1472 | 79.91% |
| None | 263 | 14.28% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 42 | 2.28% |
| Evangelical Church | 24 | 1.3% |
| Total | 1842 |
In year 2021 was 1842 people by religion 1472 from Roman Catholic Church, 263 from None, 42 from Greek Catholic Church, 24 from Evangelical Church, 14 from Not found out, 7 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 6 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 5 from Other, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Hinduism and 1 from United Methodist Church.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Levoca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1789-1897 (parish A)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1896 (parish B)
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.
- ^ "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.
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