Ražňany
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Ražňany Location of Ražňany in the Prešov Region Ražňany Location of Ražňany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°05′N 21°05′E / 49.08°N 21.08°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Sabinov District |
| First mentioned | 1248 |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.36 km2 (4.39 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 350 m (1,150 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,657 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 826 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 51[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SB |
| Website | www |
Ražňany is a village and municipality in Sabinov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia, approximately 2 km southwest from the district town of Sabinov and 30 km from the border of Poland. The population of Ražňany is 1,546.
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1248 as part of the manor of Šariš Castle, and was formed through the combination of the settlements of Nyar and Ardo around 1427. Other names by year include: Nyarsardo 1466, Narssany 1773, Ňaršany 1920. The present name of Ražňany was established in 1948.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 350 metres (1,150 ft)[3] and covers an area of 11.36 km2 (4.39 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1354 | 1443 | 1504 | 1657 |
| Difference | +6.57% | +4.22% | +10.17% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1660 | 1657 |
| Difference | −0.18% |
It has a population of 1657 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1515 | 93.23% |
| Romani | 72 | 4.43% |
| Not found out | 67 | 4.12% |
| Total | 1625 |
In year 2021 was 1625 people by ethnicity 1515 as Slovak, 72 as Romani, 67 as Not found out, 7 as Rusyn, 5 as Czech, 4 as Other, 3 as Turkish, 3 as Polish, 1 as Irish, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Silesian, 1 as Greek 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 | 1308 | 80.49% |
| None | 104 | 6.4% |
| Not found out | 80 | 4.92% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 43 | 2.65% |
| Apostolic Church | 41 | 2.52% |
| Evangelical Church | 22 | 1.35% |
| Total | 1625 |
In year 2021 was 1625 people by religion 1308 from Roman Catholic Church, 104 from None, 80 from Not found out, 43 from Greek Catholic Church, 41 from Apostolic Church, 22 from Evangelical Church, 9 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 7 from Ad hoc movements, 5 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Islam, 1 from Other, 1 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Buddhism.
Attractions
Since 1863, the famous "Narshan" cherries have been grown in the village in extensive cherry orchards. In communal park occurs several hundred - year trees . Also flying field fall under village cadaster which is nowadays operated by Aeroclub Sabinov. In summer season Aeroclub Sabinov is regularly organizating aerial day. Public are being informed about fly – by and emergency technik which are also temptations like exhibition of air acrobations and jump off of parachutists.
Notable people
Štefan Onderčo (19.8.1884 - 31.3.1937)
- rector, canoeist and politician
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.