Nižná Kamenica
Nižná Kamenica
Alsókemence | |
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A manor belonging to the Forgáčov family in Nižná Kamenica. | |
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Nižná Kamenica Location of Nižná Kamenica in the Košice Region Nižná Kamenica Location of Nižná Kamenica in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°46′N 21°29′E / 48.77°N 21.48°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice Region |
| District | Košice-okolie District |
| First mentioned | 1427 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Daniela Lukačova (SMER-SD, Hlas-SD, SME-RODINA) |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.32 km2 (5.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 302 m (991 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 718 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 444 5[3] |
| Area code | +421 55[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KS |
| Website | www |
Nižná Kamenica (Hungarian: Alsókemence) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1347.[4]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 302 metres (991 ft)[3] and covers an area of 13.32 km2 (5.14 sq mi) (2024).[5]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 473 | 488 | 553 | 718 |
| Difference | +3.17% | +13.31% | +29.83% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 683 | 718 |
| Difference | +5.12% |
It has a population of 718 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 616 | 98.71% |
| Total | 624 |
In year 2021 was 624 people by ethnicity 616 as Slovak, 5 as Not found out, 4 as Czech, 2 as Ukrainian, 2 as Romanian, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Rusyn and 1 as Polish.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church | 218 | 34.94% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 206 | 33.01% |
| None | 84 | 13.46% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 44 | 7.05% |
| Not found out | 32 | 5.13% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 12 | 1.92% |
| Calvinist Church | 10 | 1.6% |
| Total | 624 |
In year 2021 was 624 people by religion 218 from Evangelical Church, 206 from Roman Catholic Church, 84 from None, 44 from Greek Catholic Church, 32 from Not found out, 12 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 10 from Calvinist Church, 5 from Apostolic Church, 4 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 1 from Buddhism.
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.
- ^ "Nižná Kamenica". 25 February 2024. Archived from the original on 2024-02-25.
- ^ "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.