Plešivec, Slovakia
Plešivec
Pelsőc | |
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Church in the main square of Plešivec | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Plešivec Location of Plešivec in the Košice Region Plešivec Location of Plešivec in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°33′N 20°24′E / 48.55°N 20.40°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice Region |
| District | Rožňava District |
| First mentioned | 1243 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gabriel Gergely |
| Area | |
• Total | 62.14 km2 (23.99 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,160 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 491 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 58[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RV |
| Website | www |
Plešivec (Hungarian: Pelsőc, German: Pleissnitz) is a large village and municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of middle-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1243. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Plešivec was part of Gömör and Kishont County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1938 to 1945, it was again part of Hungary as a result of the First Vienna Award.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 216 metres (709 ft)[3] and covers an area of 62.14 km2 (23.99 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 2373 | 2417 | 2313 | 2160 |
| Difference | +1.85% | −4.30% | −6.61% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2178 | 2160 |
| Difference | −0.82% |
It has a population of 2160 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1227 | 55.14% |
| Hungarian | 930 | 41.79% |
| Not found out | 224 | 10.06% |
| Romani | 66 | 2.96% |
| Total | 2225 |
In year 2021 was 2225 people by ethnicity 1227 as Slovak, 930 as Hungarian, 224 as Not found out, 66 as Romani, 17 as Czech, 5 as German, 5 as Other, 4 as Ukrainian, 2 as Vietnamese, 2 as Polish, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Irish, 1 as Italian, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Russian, 1 as Romanian, 1 as Austrian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| None | 952 | 42.79% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 451 | 20.27% |
| Calvinist Church | 336 | 15.1% |
| Not found out | 231 | 10.38% |
| Evangelical Church | 133 | 5.98% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 55 | 2.47% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 27 | 1.21% |
| Total | 2225 |
In year 2021 was 2225 people by religion 952 from None, 451 from Roman Catholic Church, 336 from Calvinist Church, 231 from Not found out, 133 from Evangelical Church, 55 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 27 from Greek Catholic Church, 9 from Other, 8 from United Methodist Church, 5 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 5 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 5 from Buddhism, 4 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Hinduism, 1 from Apostolic Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Economy and facilities
The village has a petrol station and a guesthouse. It also has a number of quality medical facilities including a pharmacy, a doctors surgery and outpatient facilities for children and adolescents. The village also has a commercial bank, an insurance company and a cashomat.
Government
The village has its own birth registry office and its own police force
Culture
The village has a public library, a gymnasium and a football pitch.
Transport
The village has its own railway station.
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.