Chmeľov
Chmeľov | |
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  Chmeľov Location of Chmeľov in the Prešov Region  Chmeľov Location of Chmeľov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°04′N 21°27′E / 49.07°N 21.45°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Prešov District |
| First mentioned | 1212 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.63 km2 (4.88 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 358 m (1,175 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,076 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 821 5[3] |
| Area code | +421 51[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PO |
| Website | obecchmelov |
Chmeľov (Hungarian: Komlóskeresztes) is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1212.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 358 metres (1,175 ft)[3] and covers an area of 12.63 km2 (4.88 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 854 | 912 | 984 | 1076 |
| Difference | +6.79% | +7.89% | +9.34% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1078 | 1076 |
| Difference | −0.18% |
It has a population of 1076 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1008 | 94.55% |
| Romani | 162 | 15.19% |
| Not found out | 20 | 1.87% |
| Total | 1066 |
In year 2021 was 1066 people by ethnicity 1008 as Slovak, 162 as Romani, 20 as Not found out, 7 as Rusyn, 5 as Czech, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as English.
Note on population: The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 582 | 54.6% |
| Evangelical Church | 320 | 30.02% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 78 | 7.32% |
| None | 54 | 5.07% |
| Not found out | 20 | 1.88% |
| Total | 1066 |
In year 2021 was 1066 people by religion 582 from Roman Catholic Church, 320 from Evangelical Church, 78 from Greek Catholic Church, 54 from None, 20 from Not found out, 5 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Calvinist Church and 2 from Other.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788–1895 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1812–1896 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1766–1895 (parish A)
See also
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
External links
Media related to Chmeľov at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Chmelov