Kráľovce
Kráľovce
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Kráľovce Location of Kráľovce in the Košice Region Kráľovce Location of Kráľovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°48′N 21°20′E / 48.80°N 21.33°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice Region |
| District | Košice-okolie District |
| First mentioned | 1388 |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.53 km2 (2.52 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 209 m (686 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,154 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 444 4[3] |
| Area code | +421 55[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KS |
| Website | kralovce |
Kráľovce (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈkraːʎɔwtse]; Hungarian: Királynépe) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia. Nearby flows the Torysa River.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1388.
Historical names:
- 1388 – Kyslapuspatak
- 1427 – Kys-Lapispatak
- 1488 – Király népi
- 1630 – Király népe
- 1773 – Kraloweze
- 1920 – Kráľovce
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 209 metres (686 ft)[3] and covers an area of 6.53 km2 (2.52 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 938 | 1080 | 1129 | 1154 |
| Difference | +15.13% | +4.53% | +2.21% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1170 | 1154 |
| Difference | −1.36% |
It has a population of 1154 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1064 | 92.6% |
| Romani | 86 | 7.48% |
| Not found out | 59 | 5.13% |
| Total | 1149 |
In year 2021 was 1149 people by ethnicity 1064 as Slovak, 86 as Romani, 59 as Not found out, 7 as Hungarian, 3 as Czech, 3 as Rusyn, 2 as Ukrainian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 463 | 40.3% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 322 | 28.02% |
| None | 180 | 15.67% |
| Evangelical Church | 74 | 6.44% |
| Not found out | 54 | 4.7% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 16 | 1.39% |
| Total | 1149 |
In year 2021 was 1149 people by religion 463 from Roman Catholic Church, 322 from Greek Catholic Church, 180 from None, 74 from Evangelical Church, 54 from Not found out, 16 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 10 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 8 from Calvinist Church, 8 from Apostolic Church, 4 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Baptists Church, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from New Apostolic Church, 1 from Islam, 1 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Church of the Brethren and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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
- Official website (in Slovak)