Vápeník
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Vápeník Location of Vápeník in the Prešov Region Vápeník Location of Vápeník in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°24′N 21°32′E / 49.40°N 21.53°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1600 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.76 km2 (1.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 402 m (1,319 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 37 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 900 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
| Website | obecvapenik |
Vápeník (Rusyn: Вапеник; Hungarian: Mészégető, until 1899: Vapenik) 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 1600.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 402 metres (1,319 ft)[3] and covers an area of 3.76 km2 (1.45 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 62 | 47 | 41 | 37 |
| Difference | −24.19% | −12.76% | −9.75% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 37 | 37 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 37 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 27 | 67.5% |
| Rusyn | 20 | 50% |
| Ukrainian | 3 | 7.5% |
| Not found out | 2 | 5% |
| Total | 40 |
In year 2021 was 40 people by ethnicity 27 as Slovak, 20 as Rusyn, 3 as Ukrainian and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 21 | 52.5% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 10 | 25% |
| None | 5 | 12.5% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 2 | 5% |
| Not found out | 2 | 5% |
| Total | 40 |
In year 2021 was 40 people by religion 21 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 10 from Greek Catholic Church, 5 from None, 2 from Roman Catholic Church and 2 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 Vápeník at Wikimedia Commons