Hrčeľ
Hrčeľ
Gercsely | |
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Hrčeľ Location of Hrčeľ in the Košice Region Hrčeľ Location of Hrčeľ in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°32′N 21°42′E / 48.53°N 21.70°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice Region |
| District | Trebišov District |
| First mentioned | 1332 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.98 km2 (3.85 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 133 m (436 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,162 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 761 5[3] |
| Area code | +421 56[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | TV |
| Website | www |
Hrčeľ (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈɦr̩tʂeʎ]; Hungarian: Gercsely) is a village and municipality in the Trebišov District in the Košice Region of south-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1332.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 133 metres (436 ft)[3] and covers an area of 9.98 km2 (3.85 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 777 | 798 | 999 | 1162 |
| Difference | +2.70% | +25.18% | +16.31% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1141 | 1162 |
| Difference | +1.84% |
It has a population of 1162 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 972 | 92.39% |
| Not found out | 65 | 6.17% |
| Romani | 31 | 2.94% |
| Total | 1052 |
In year 2021 was 1052 people by ethnicity 972 as Slovak, 65 as Not found out, 31 as Romani, 3 as Other, 2 as Czech and 2 as English.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| None | 390 | 37.07% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 348 | 33.08% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 190 | 18.06% |
| Not found out | 83 | 7.89% |
| Calvinist Church | 25 | 2.38% |
| Evangelical Church | 11 | 1.05% |
| Total | 1052 |
In year 2021 was 1052 people by religion 390 from None, 348 from Roman Catholic Church, 190 from Greek Catholic Church, 83 from Not found out, 25 from Calvinist Church, 11 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses and 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church.
Facilities
The village has a public library and a football pitch.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1755-1917 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788-1896 (parish B)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1759-1910 (parish A)
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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