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  Vechec Location of Vechec in the Prešov Region  Vechec Location of Vechec in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°52′N 21°38′E / 48.87°N 21.63°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Vranov nad Topľou District |
| First mentioned | 1402 |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.27 km2 (6.67 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 181 m (594 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 3,055 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 941 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | VT |
| Website | www |
Vechec (Hungarian: Vehéc) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1402.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 181 metres (594 ft)[2] and covers an area of 17.27 km2 (6.67 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1950 | 2360 | 2855 | 3055 |
| Difference | +21.02% | +20.97% | +7.00% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 3025 | 3055 |
| Difference | +0.99% |
It has a population of 3055 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 2647 | 93.3% |
| Romani | 1459 | 51.42% |
| Not found out | 122 | 4.3% |
| Total | 2837 |
In year 2021 was 2837 people by ethnicity 2647 as Slovak, 1459 as Romani, 122 as Not found out, 11 as Czech, 3 as Hungarian, 3 as Other, 2 as Serbian, 2 as Rusyn, 2 as Moravian, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Bulgarian and 1 as English.
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 | 2238 | 78.89% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 281 | 9.9% |
| None | 107 | 3.77% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 89 | 3.14% |
| Not found out | 60 | 2.11% |
| Evangelical Church | 33 | 1.16% |
| Total | 2837 |
In year 2021 was 2837 people by religion 2238 from Roman Catholic Church, 281 from Greek Catholic Church, 107 from None, 89 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 60 from Not found out, 33 from Evangelical Church, 11 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 8 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from United Methodist Church, 2 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from New Apostolic Church, 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church and 1 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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