Valkovce
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Valkovce Location of Valkovce in the Prešov Region Valkovce Location of Valkovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°10′N 21°32′E / 49.17°N 21.53°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1382 |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.66 km2 (2.57 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 220 m (720 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 206 |
| 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 |
| Website | valkovce |
Valkovce (Hungarian: Vajkvágása, until 1899: Valykócz; Rusyn: Вальківцї) 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 1382.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 220 metres (720 ft)[3] and covers an area of 6.66 km2 (2.57 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 231 | 230 | 224 | 206 |
| Difference | −0.43% | −2.60% | −8.03% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 201 | 206 |
| Difference | +2.48% |
It has a population of 206 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 200 | 94.33% |
| Rusyn | 41 | 19.33% |
| Czech | 3 | 1.41% |
| Total | 212 |
In year 2021 was 212 people by ethnicity 200 as Slovak, 41 as Rusyn, 3 as Czech, 2 as Not found out, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as Hungarian.
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 | 156 | 73.58% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 37 | 17.45% |
| None | 7 | 3.3% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 5 | 2.36% |
| Evangelical Church | 3 | 1.42% |
| Total | 212 |
In year 2021 was 212 people by religion 156 from Greek Catholic Church, 37 from Roman Catholic Church, 7 from None, 5 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Not found out, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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 Valkovce at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website