// Workers AI · dad joke modeWhat did Benkovce say to its twin town? Let's ben friends.
Benkovce | |
|---|---|
 | |
 Flag | |
  Benkovce Location of Benkovce in the Prešov Region  Benkovce Location of Benkovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°57′N 21°43′E / 48.95°N 21.72°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Vranov nad Topľou District |
| First mentioned | 1363 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.23 km2 (3.18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 138 m (453 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 569 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 940 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | VT |
| Website | obecbenkovce |
Benkovce (Hungarian: Benkőfalva, until 1899: Benkócz) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
[edit]The village was first mentioned in historical records in 1363.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 138 metres (453 ft)[2] and covers an area of 8.23 km2 (3.18 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 559 | 539 | 537 | 569 |
| Difference | −3.57% | −0.37% | +5.95% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 567 | 569 |
| Difference | +0.35% |
It has a population of 569 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 546 | 98.02% |
| Romani | 26 | 4.66% |
| Total | 557 |
In year 2021 was 557 people by ethnicity 546 as Slovak, 26 as Romani, 5 as Not found out, 2 as Czech, 2 as Rusyn and 1 as Polish.
Note on population: The difference values of population numbers in the table "Population statistic" and in the sections "Ethnicity" & "Religion" is caused by the use of various statistical methods.
Religion
[edit]| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 479 | 86% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 46 | 8.26% |
| None | 12 | 2.15% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 11 | 1.97% |
| Total | 557 |
In year 2021 was 557 people by religion 479 from Roman Catholic Church, 46 from Greek Catholic Church, 12 from None, 11 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 4 from Not found out, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Other.
Genealogical resources
[edit]The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1744-1895 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1826-1946 (parish B)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "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
[edit]
Media related to Benkovce at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Benkovce
 | This Vranov nad Topľou District geography article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |