Veľký Slavkov
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Veľký Slavkov Location of Veľký Slavkov in the Prešov Region Veľký Slavkov Location of Veľký Slavkov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°06′N 20°17′E / 49.10°N 20.28°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Poprad District |
| First mentioned | 1251 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.21 km2 (4.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 683 m (2,241 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,518 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 599 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 52[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PP |
| Website | www |
Veľký Slavkov (Hungarian: Nagyszalók, German: Groß Schlagendorf, Polish: Wielki Sławków) is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[4]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1251. It belonged to a German language island. The German population was expelled in 1945.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 683 metres (2,241 ft)[3] and covers an area of 12.21 km2 (4.71 sq mi) (2024).[5]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1071 | 1145 | 1320 | 1518 |
| Difference | +6.90% | +15.28% | +15% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1524 | 1518 |
| Difference | −0.39% |
It has a population of 1518 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1176 | 79.62% |
| Not found out | 289 | 19.56% |
| Romani | 53 | 3.58% |
| Total | 1477 |
In year 2021 was 1477 people by ethnicity 1176 as Slovak, 289 as Not found out, 53 as Romani, 13 as Czech, 9 as Rusyn, 3 as Polish, 3 as German, 3 as Other, 2 as Russian, 2 as Canadian, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Austrian and 1 as Moravian.
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 | 794 | 53.76% |
| Not found out | 276 | 18.69% |
| None | 249 | 16.86% |
| Evangelical Church | 75 | 5.08% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 40 | 2.71% |
| Total | 1477 |
In year 2021 was 1477 people by religion 794 from Roman Catholic Church, 276 from Not found out, 249 from None, 75 from Evangelical Church, 40 from Greek Catholic Church, 12 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 10 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 6 from Ad hoc movements, 5 from Other, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Buddhism, 2 from Apostolic Church, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Islam, 1 from Hinduism and 1 from United Methodist Church.
Economy and infrastructure
Its proximity to High Tatras have developed the village as a tourist destination. In Velký Slavkov are several pensions and a hotel.
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.
- ^ "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 12, 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
- ^ "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.