Petrovany
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  Petrovany Location of Petrovany in the Prešov Region  Petrovany Location of Petrovany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°55′N 21°16′E / 48.92°N 21.27°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Prešov District |
| First mentioned | 1304 |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.37 km2 (6.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 257 m (843 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,036 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 825 3[3] |
| Area code | +421 51[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PO |
| Website | www |
Petrovany (Hungarian: Tarcaszentpéter) 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 1304.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 257 metres (843 ft)[3] and covers an area of 17.37 km2 (6.71 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1617 | 1794 | 1858 | 2036 |
| Difference | +10.94% | +3.56% | +9.58% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2014 | 2036 |
| Difference | +1.09% |
It has a population of 2036 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1869 | 94.58% |
| Romani | 199 | 10.07% |
| Not found out | 83 | 4.2% |
| Total | 1976 |
In year 2021 was 1976 people by ethnicity 1869 as Slovak, 199 as Romani, 83 as Not found out, 9 as Czech, 8 as Rusyn, 6 as English, 5 as German, 4 as Ukrainian, 3 as Other, 1 as Russian, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as Canadian.
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 | 1538 | 77.83% |
| None | 118 | 5.97% |
| Evangelical Church | 104 | 5.26% |
| Not found out | 80 | 4.05% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 68 | 3.44% |
| Apostolic Church | 22 | 1.11% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 21 | 1.06% |
| Total | 1976 |
In year 2021 was 1976 people by religion 1538 from Roman Catholic Church, 118 from None, 104 from Evangelical Church, 80 from Not found out, 68 from Greek Catholic Church, 22 from Apostolic Church, 21 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 9 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 4 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Other, 2 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church.
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "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
Media related to Petrovany at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
