Vyšné Opátske
Vyšné Opátske | |
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Borough | |
Panorama of Vyšné Opátske (February 2013) | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location within Košice | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice |
| District | Košice IV |
| Village | 1344 (first known record) |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.19 km2 (1.62 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 210 m (690 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,779 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 040 01 |
| Area code | +421-55 |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KE |
| Website | www.vysneopatske.sk |
Vyšné Opátske (Hungarian: Szilvásapáti) is a borough (city ward) of Košice, Slovakia. Located in the Košice IV district, it lies at an altitude of roughly 210 metres (690 ft) above sea level, and borders the boroughs of Old Town, Dargovských hrdinov, Košická Nová Ves, Krásna, Nad jazerom and Košice-Juh. Vyšné Opátske has a mostly rural character, with a population of nearly 2,500 inhabitants.
History
The village of Vyšné Opátske first appeared in written records in 1344.
In the 20th century, Vyšné Opátske lost village municipality status and was annexed to Košice as one of its boroughs.
Statistics
- Area: 4.19 square kilometres (1.62 sq mi)
- Population: 2,480 (31 December 2017)
- Density of population: 590/km2 (31 December 2017)
- District: Košice IV
- Mayor: Viktor Mikluš (as of 2018 elections)
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 210 metres (690 ft)[3] and covers an area of 4.19 km2 (1.62 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 0 | 1572 | 2237 | 2779 |
| Difference | – | +42.30% | +24.22% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2760 | 2779 |
| Difference | +0.68% |
It has a population of 2779 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 2405 | 91.34% |
| Not found out | 150 | 5.69% |
| Hungarian | 61 | 2.31% |
| Rusyn | 54 | 2.05% |
| Total | 2633 |
In year 2021 was 2633 people by ethnicity 2405 as Slovak, 150 as Not found out, 61 as Hungarian, 54 as Rusyn, 21 as Czech, 17 as Ukrainian, 16 as Romani, 12 as Other, 9 as Russian, 8 as German, 4 as Polish, 4 as Bulgarian, 3 as Jewish, 3 as Romanian, 3 as French, 2 as Serbian, 2 as Greek, 1 as Italian and 1 as Albanian.
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 | 1263 | 47.97% |
| None | 801 | 30.42% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 214 | 8.13% |
| Not found out | 173 | 6.57% |
| Evangelical Church | 71 | 2.7% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 45 | 1.71% |
| Calvinist Church | 31 | 1.18% |
| Total | 2633 |
In year 2021 was 2633 people by religion 1263 from Roman Catholic Church, 801 from None, 214 from Greek Catholic Church, 173 from Not found out, 71 from Evangelical Church, 45 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 31 from Calvinist Church, 7 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 6 from Ad hoc movements, 4 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 4 from Buddhism, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Other, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Islam, 1 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church, 1 from Church of the Brethren, 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and 1 from Apostolic Church.
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 "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
- Official website of the Vyšné Opátske borough
- Article on the Vyšné Opátske borough at Cassovia.sk
- Official website of Košice
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