Prakovce
Prakovce
Prakfalva | |
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  Prakovce Location of Prakovce in the Košice Region  Prakovce Location of Prakovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°49′N 20°54′E / 48.82°N 20.90°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Gelnica District |
| First mentioned | 1368 |
| Area | |
• Total | 31.90 km2 (12.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 390 m (1,280 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 3,176 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 556 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 53[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | GL |
| Website | www |
Prakovce (Hungarian: Prakfalva) is a village and municipality in the Gelnica District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.[4] Total municipality population was in 2011 3397 inhabitants[5]
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 390 metres (1,280 ft)[2] and covers an area of 31.90 km2 (12.32 sq mi) (2025).[6]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 3433 | 3473 | 3347 | 3176 |
| Difference | +1.16% | −3.62% | −5.10% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 3184 | 3176 |
| Difference | −0.25% |
It has a population of 3176 people (31 December 2025).[8]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 3152 | 95.74% |
| Not found out | 97 | 2.94% |
| Romani | 52 | 1.57% |
| Total | 3292 |
In year 2021 was 3292 people by ethnicity 3152 as Slovak, 97 as Not found out, 52 as Romani, 24 as Czech, 18 as Rusyn, 12 as German, 9 as Hungarian, 8 as Ukrainian, 7 as Other, 2 as Russian, 1 as Polish and 1 as Croatian.
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 | 1411 | 42.86% |
| None | 1258 | 38.21% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 315 | 9.57% |
| Not found out | 183 | 5.56% |
| Evangelical Church | 78 | 2.37% |
| Total | 3292 |
In year 2021 was 3292 people by religion 1411 from Roman Catholic Church, 1258 from None, 315 from Greek Catholic Church, 183 from Not found out, 78 from Evangelical Church, 11 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 8 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 6 from Other, 4 from Calvinist Church, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 3 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 3 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 3 from Apostolic Church, 2 from Old Catholic Church, 2 from Buddhism and 1 from Baptists 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.
- ↑ "Prakovce - Okres Gelnica - E-OBCE.sk". Archived from the original on 2016-04-02. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
- ↑ "Vekové skupiny" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-12.
- ↑ "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]- Prakovce - Okres Gelnica - E-OBCE.sk Archived 2016-04-02 at the Wayback Machine
- Official homepage
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