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 | 132 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 902 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| 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
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1430.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 318 metres (1,043 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.58 km2 (4.08 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 180 | 157 | 158 | 132 |
| Difference | −12.77% | +0.63% | −16.45% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 135 | 132 |
| Difference | −2.22% |
It has a population of 132 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
[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
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