Vápeník
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  Vápeník Location of Vápeník in the Prešov Region  Vápeník Location of Vápeník in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°24′N 21°32′E / 49.40°N 21.53°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1600 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.76 km2 (1.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 402 m (1,319 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 36 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 900 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
| Website | obecvapenik |
Vápeník (Rusyn: Вапеник; Hungarian: Mészégető, until 1899: Vapenik) 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 1600.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 402 metres (1,319 ft)[2] and covers an area of 3.76 km2 (1.45 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 62 | 46 | 42 | 36 |
| Difference | −25.80% | −8.69% | −14.28% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 37 | 36 |
| Difference | −2.70% |
It has a population of 36 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 27 | 67.5% |
| Rusyn | 20 | 50% |
| Ukrainian | 3 | 7.5% |
| Not found out | 2 | 5% |
| Total | 40 |
In year 2021 was 40 people by ethnicity 27 as Slovak, 20 as Rusyn, 3 as Ukrainian and 2 as Not found out.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 21 | 52.5% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 10 | 25% |
| None | 5 | 12.5% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 2 | 5% |
| Not found out | 2 | 5% |
| Total | 40 |
In year 2021 was 40 people by religion 21 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 10 from Greek Catholic Church, 5 from None, 2 from Roman Catholic Church and 2 from Not found out.
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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