Trhovište
Trhovište
Vásárhely | |
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Trhovište Location of Trhovište in the Košice Region Trhovište Location of Trhovište in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°42′N 21°49′E / 48.70°N 21.82°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice Region |
| District | Michalovce District |
| First mentioned | 1220 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.55 km2 (4.85 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,161 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 720 4[3] |
| Area code | +421 56[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MI |
| Website | www |
Trhovište (Hungarian: Vásárhely) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1220 as Vasarhel.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 132 metres (433 ft)[3] and covers an area of 12.55 km2 (4.85 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1545 | 1816 | 1913 | 2161 |
| Difference | +17.54% | +5.34% | +12.96% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2140 | 2161 |
| Difference | +0.98% |
It has a population of 2161 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1955 | 93.54% |
| Romani | 741 | 35.45% |
| Not found out | 111 | 5.31% |
| Total | 2090 |
In year 2021 was 2090 people by ethnicity 1955 as Slovak, 741 as Romani, 111 as Not found out, 7 as Czech, 6 as Hungarian, 4 as Ukrainian, 3 as Russian, 1 as Serbian, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Polish and 1 as German.
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 | 1349 | 64.55% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 195 | 9.33% |
| Calvinist Church | 188 | 9% |
| None | 151 | 7.22% |
| Not found out | 99 | 4.74% |
| Evangelical Church | 43 | 2.06% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 40 | 1.91% |
| Total | 2090 |
In year 2021 was 2090 people by religion 1349 from Roman Catholic Church, 195 from Greek Catholic Church, 188 from Calvinist Church, 151 from None, 99 from Not found out, 43 from Evangelical Church, 40 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 16 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from Church of the Brethren, 3 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia.
Government
The village has its own birth registry and police force.
Economy
The village has a petrol station and an insurance company.
Culture
The village has a public library, gymnasium, and a football pitch.
See also
- List of municipalities and towns in Michalovce District
- List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia
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.