Hozelec
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Hozelec Location of Hozelec in the Prešov Region Hozelec Location of Hozelec in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°02′N 20°21′E / 49.03°N 20.35°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Poprad District |
| First mentioned | 1243 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.99 km2 (1.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 683 m (2,241 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 777 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 591 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 52[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PP |
| Website | www |
Hozelec is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[4]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 683 metres (2,241 ft)[3] and covers an area of 3.99 km2 (1.54 sq mi) (2024).[5]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1248.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 684 | 831 | 795 | 777 |
| Difference | +21.49% | −4.33% | −2.26% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 787 | 777 |
| Difference | −1.27% |
It has a population of 777 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 732 | 95.56% |
| Not found out | 33 | 4.3% |
| Total | 766 |
In year 2021 was 766 people by ethnicity 732 as Slovak, 33 as Not found out, 7 as Other, 2 as Czech, 2 as Italian, 2 as Rusyn, 2 as Polish, 2 as English, 1 as Russian and 1 as Hungarian.
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 | 440 | 57.44% |
| Evangelical Church | 173 | 22.58% |
| None | 103 | 13.45% |
| Not found out | 25 | 3.26% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 14 | 1.83% |
| Total | 766 |
In year 2021 was 766 people by religion 440 from Roman Catholic Church, 173 from Evangelical Church, 103 from None, 25 from Not found out, 14 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Other, 1 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Baptists Church.
Economy and infrastructure
Hozelec is a typical touristic village in High Tatras with good touristic infrastructure. In the village is Children amusement park FunVille.
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 2013-10-12. 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"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1731-1896 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1710-1910 (parish B)