Kačanov
Kačanov
Kácsánd | |
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Kačanov Location of Kačanov in the Košice Region Kačanov Location of Kačanov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°36′N 21°51′E / 48.60°N 21.85°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice Region |
| District | Michalovce District |
| First mentioned | 1304 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.78 km2 (2.23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 100 m (330 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 545 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 720 5[3] |
| Area code | +421 56[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MI |
| Website | www |
Kačanov (Hungarian: Kácsánd) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1304. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Zemplén County within the Kingdom of Hungary.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 100 metres (330 ft)[3] and covers an area of 5.78 km2 (2.23 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 345 | 399 | 446 | 545 |
| Difference | +15.65% | +11.77% | +22.19% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 535 | 545 |
| Difference | +1.86% |
It has a population of 545 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 500 | 98.81% |
| Romani | 7 | 1.38% |
| Not found out | 6 | 1.18% |
| Total | 506 |
In year 2021 was 506 people by ethnicity 500 as Slovak, 7 as Romani, 6 as Not found out, 2 as Czech, 1 as Rusyn and 1 as Other.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 213 | 42.09% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 143 | 28.26% |
| None | 69 | 13.64% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 57 | 11.26% |
| Calvinist Church | 15 | 2.96% |
| Total | 506 |
In year 2021 was 506 people by religion 213 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 143 from Roman Catholic Church, 69 from None, 57 from Greek Catholic Church, 15 from Calvinist Church, 4 from Not found out, 4 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia.
Culture
The village has a small public library and a food store.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788-1897 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1786-1922 (parish B)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1761-1896 (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.
External links
- https://web.archive.org/web/20080111223415/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- Surnames of living people in Kacanov