Rakovčík
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Rakovčík Location of Rakovčík in the Prešov Region Rakovčík Location of Rakovčík in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°15′N 21°35′E / 49.25°N 21.58°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1572 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.66 km2 (1.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 222 m (728 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 139 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 904 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
Rakovčík (Hungarian: Felsőrákóc; Rusyn: Раківчік) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1572.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 222 metres (728 ft)[3] and covers an area of 4.66 km2 (1.80 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 179 | 165 | 171 | 139 |
| Difference | −7.82% | +3.63% | −18.71% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 141 | 139 |
| Difference | −1.41% |
It has a population of 139 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 103 | 75.73% |
| Rusyn | 67 | 49.26% |
| Total | 136 |
In year 2021 was 136 people by ethnicity 103 as Slovak, 67 as Rusyn, 1 as Czech, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as Not found out.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 111 | 81.62% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 16 | 11.76% |
| None | 8 | 5.88% |
| Total | 136 |
In year 2021 was 136 people by religion 111 from Greek Catholic Church, 16 from Roman Catholic Church, 8 from None and 1 from Not found out.
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
- Media related to Rakovčík at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website