Sopkovce
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  Sopkovce Location of Sopkovce in the Prešov Region  Sopkovce Location of Sopkovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°01′N 21°52′E / 49.02°N 21.87°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Humenné District |
| First mentioned | 1567 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.24 km2 (2.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 96 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 672 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 57[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | HE |
| Website | obecsopkovce |
Sopkovce is a village and municipality in Humenné District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1567.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 208 metres (682 ft)[3] and covers an area of 7.24 km2 (2.80 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 143 | 127 | 110 | 96 |
| Difference | −11.18% | −13.38% | −12.72% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 99 | 96 |
| Difference | −3.03% |
It has a population of 96 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 98 | 98% |
| Rusyn | 2 | 2% |
| Not found out | 2 | 2% |
| Total | 100 |
In year 2021 was 100 people by ethnicity 98 as Slovak, 2 as Rusyn and 2 as Not found out.
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 | 58 | 58% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 36 | 36% |
| None | 4 | 4% |
| Not found out | 2 | 2% |
| Total | 100 |
In year 2021 was 100 people by religion 58 from Roman Catholic Church, 36 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from None and 2 from Not found out.
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.