Matovce
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  Matovce Location of Matovce in the Prešov Region  Matovce Location of Matovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°08′N 21°33′E / 49.13°N 21.55°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1423 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.99 km2 (1.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 196 m (643 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 119 |
| 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 | www |
Matovce (Hungarian: Mátévágása) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1423.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 196 metres (643 ft)[3] and covers an area of 3.99 km2 (1.54 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 144 | 133 | 128 | 119 |
| Difference | −7.63% | −3.75% | −7.03% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 119 | 119 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 119 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 116 | 99.14% |
| Rusyn | 26 | 22.22% |
| Total | 117 |
In year 2021 was 117 people by ethnicity 116 as Slovak and 26 as Rusyn.
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
[edit]| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 92 | 78.63% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 17 | 14.53% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 6 | 5.13% |
| Total | 117 |
In year 2021 was 117 people by religion 92 from Greek Catholic Church, 17 from Roman Catholic Church, 6 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 1 from Evangelical Church.
References
[edit]- ^ "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
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