Sukov
Sukov | |
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| Coordinates: 49°13′N 21°53′E / 49.22°N 21.88°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Medzilaborce District |
| First mentioned | 1557 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.18 km2 (3.16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 290 m (950 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 146 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 670 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ML |
| Website | www |
Sukov (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈsukɔw]; Rusyn: Суків, Hungarian: Szukó) is a village and municipality in the Medzilaborce District in the Prešov Region of far north-eastern Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1557. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Zemplén County within the Kingdom of Hungary.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 290 metres (950 ft)[2] and covers an area of 8.18 km2 (3.16 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 132 | 133 | 135 | 146 |
| Difference | +0.75% | +1.50% | +8.14% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 149 | 146 |
| Difference | −2.01% |
It has a population of 146 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 100 | 65.35% |
| Rusyn | 69 | 45.09% |
| Not found out | 8 | 5.22% |
| Czech | 2 | 1.3% |
| Romani | 2 | 1.3% |
| Russian | 2 | 1.3% |
| Total | 153 |
In year 2021 was 153 people by ethnicity 100 as Slovak, 69 as Rusyn, 8 as Not found out, 2 as Czech, 2 as Romani, 2 as Russian and 1 as Ukrainian.
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 | 73 | 47.71% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 53 | 34.64% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 12 | 7.84% |
| Not found out | 7 | 4.58% |
| None | 6 | 3.92% |
| Total | 153 |
In year 2021 was 153 people by religion 73 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 53 from Greek Catholic Church, 12 from Roman Catholic Church, 7 from Not found out, 6 from None, 1 from Calvinist Church and 1 from Evangelical Church.
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.
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