Kapušany
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Kapušany Location of Kapušany in the Prešov Region Kapušany Location of Kapušany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°02′N 21°20′E / 49.04°N 21.33°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Prešov District |
| First mentioned | 1248 |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.30 km2 (4.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 279 m (915 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,156 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 821 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 51[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PO |
| Website | www |
Kapušany (Hungarian: Kapi) is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1248.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 279 metres (915 ft)[3] and covers an area of 11.30 km2 (4.36 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1902 | 2090 | 2176 | 2156 |
| Difference | +9.88% | +4.11% | −0.91% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2147 | 2156 |
| Difference | +0.41% |
It has a population of 2156 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 2132 | 97.48% |
| Not found out | 48 | 2.19% |
| Romani | 40 | 1.82% |
| Total | 2187 |
In year 2021 was 2187 people by ethnicity 2132 as Slovak, 48 as Not found out, 40 as Romani, 21 as Rusyn, 9 as Other, 5 as Czech, 5 as Italian, 3 as Ukrainian, 3 as Russian, 3 as English, 2 as Irish, 2 as Polish, 1 as Serbian, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as French.
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 | 1837 | 84% |
| None | 149 | 6.81% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 107 | 4.89% |
| Not found out | 45 | 2.06% |
| Evangelical Church | 25 | 1.14% |
| Total | 2187 |
In year 2021 was 2187 people by religion 1837 from Roman Catholic Church, 149 from None, 107 from Greek Catholic Church, 45 from Not found out, 25 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Other, 3 from Calvinist Church, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Hinduism and 1 from Buddhism.
Popular Image
It is well known internationally through the popular polka tune, "Ja parobok z Kapušan" ("I am a bachelor from Kapusany").
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): 1864–1895 (parish A)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1818–1895 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1862–1895 (parish B)
See also
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
External links
- Media related to Kapušany at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Kapusany