Rakovec nad Ondavou
Rakovec nad Ondavou
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Rakovec nad Ondavou Location of Rakovec nad Ondavou in the Košice Region Rakovec nad Ondavou Location of Rakovec nad Ondavou in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°46′N 21°47′E / 48.77°N 21.78°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice Region |
| District | Michalovce District |
| First mentioned | 1266 |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.21 km2 (5.87 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 125 m (410 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,015 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 720 3[3] |
| Area code | +421 56[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MI |
| Website | www |
Rakovec nad Ondavou (Hungarian: Rákóc) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.
Etymology
The name is of Slovak origin. It derives from rak - a crayfish.[4]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1266.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 125 metres (410 ft)[3] and covers an area of 15.21 km2 (5.87 sq mi) (2024).[5]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1090 | 1086 | 1042 | 1015 |
| Difference | −0.36% | −4.05% | −2.59% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1009 | 1015 |
| Difference | +0.59% |
It has a population of 1015 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 975 | 96.05% |
| Not found out | 28 | 2.75% |
| Total | 1015 |
In year 2021 was 1015 people by ethnicity 975 as Slovak, 28 as Not found out, 7 as Hungarian, 5 as Romani, 3 as Czech, 3 as Ukrainian, 3 as Rusyn, 2 as English 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 543 | 53.5% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 343 | 33.79% |
| None | 69 | 6.8% |
| Not found out | 26 | 2.56% |
| Evangelical Church | 14 | 1.38% |
| Calvinist Church | 12 | 1.18% |
| Total | 1015 |
In year 2021 was 1015 people by religion 543 from Greek Catholic Church, 343 from Roman Catholic Church, 69 from None, 26 from Not found out, 14 from Evangelical Church, 12 from Calvinist Church, 6 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Other 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.
- ^ Kiss, Lajos (1978). Földrajzi nevek etimológiai szótára (in Hungarian). Budapest: Akadémiai. p. 537.
- ^ "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.