Palín, Michalovce District
Palín
Pályin | |
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Church of the Ascension of Christ | |
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| Coordinates: 48°40′N 21°59′E / 48.67°N 21.98°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice Region |
| District | Michalovce District |
| First mentioned | 1302 |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.11 km2 (4.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 872 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 721 3[3] |
| Area code | +421 56[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MI |
| Website | www |
Palín (Hungarian: Pályin) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia. It is located 15 kilometres from the city of Michalovce.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1302.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 104 metres (341 ft)[3] and covers an area of 11.11 km2 (4.29 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 808 | 894 | 916 | 872 |
| Difference | +10.64% | +2.46% | −4.80% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 869 | 872 |
| Difference | +0.34% |
It has a population of 872 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 809 | 93.52% |
| Not found out | 36 | 4.16% |
| Total | 865 |
In year 2021 was 865 people by ethnicity 809 as Slovak, 36 as Not found out, 8 as Czech, 8 as Other, 7 as Romani, 5 as Hungarian, 4 as Ukrainian, 2 as Rusyn, 1 as Russian and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 306 | 35.38% |
| Calvinist Church | 204 | 23.58% |
| None | 114 | 13.18% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 92 | 10.64% |
| Not found out | 51 | 5.9% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 40 | 4.62% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 22 | 2.54% |
| Evangelical Church | 22 | 2.54% |
| Total | 865 |
In year 2021 was 865 people by religion 306 from Roman Catholic Church, 204 from Calvinist Church, 114 from None, 92 from Greek Catholic Church, 51 from Not found out, 40 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 22 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 22 from Evangelical Church, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 4 from Islam, 2 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Church of the Brethren and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Culture
The village has a small public library, a gymnasium and a football pitch.
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.