Varechovce
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  Varechovce Location of Varechovce in the Prešov Region  Varechovce Location of Varechovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°14′N 21°48′E / 49.23°N 21.80°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Stropkov District |
| First mentioned | 1430 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.58 km2 (4.08 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 318 m (1,043 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 135 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 902 3[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SP |
| Website | varechovce |
Varechovce (Hungarian: Variháza) is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1430.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 318 metres (1,043 ft)[3] and covers an area of 10.58 km2 (4.08 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 181 | 160 | 165 | 135 |
| Difference | −11.60% | +3.12% | −18.18% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 146 | 135 |
| Difference | −7.53% |
It has a population of 135 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 111 | 80.43% |
| Rusyn | 59 | 42.75% |
| Ukrainian | 6 | 4.34% |
| Not found out | 4 | 2.89% |
| Czech | 2 | 1.44% |
| Total | 138 |
In year 2021 was 138 people by ethnicity 111 as Slovak, 59 as Rusyn, 6 as Ukrainian, 4 as Not found out, 2 as Czech, 1 as Russian and 1 as Polish.
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 they have permanent residence there (they 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 | 102 | 73.91% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 18 | 13.04% |
| None | 9 | 6.52% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 4 | 2.9% |
| Not found out | 3 | 2.17% |
| Ad hoc movements | 2 | 1.45% |
| Total | 138 |
In year 2021 was 138 people by religion 102 from Greek Catholic Church, 18 from Roman Catholic Church, 9 from None, 4 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Not found out and 2 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 Varechovce at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
