Hôrka
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Hôrka Location of Hôrka in the Prešov Region Hôrka Location of Hôrka in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°01′N 20°23′E / 49.02°N 20.39°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Poprad District |
| First mentioned | 1347 |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.34 km2 (4.38 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,155 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 591 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 52[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PP |
| Website | www |
Hôrka (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈɦʊɔrka]) is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[4]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 600 metres (2,000 ft)[3] and covers an area of 11.34 km2 (4.38 sq mi) (2024).[5]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1254 | 1557 | 1884 | 2155 |
| Difference | +24.16% | +21.00% | +14.38% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2158 | 2155 |
| Difference | −0.13% |
It has a population of 2155 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 2014 | 95.54% |
| Not found out | 81 | 3.84% |
| Total | 2108 |
In year 2021 was 2108 people by ethnicity 2014 as Slovak, 81 as Not found out, 12 as Czech, 10 as Romani, 7 as Rusyn, 7 as Polish, 5 as Other, 3 as German, 2 as Bulgarian and 1 as Irish.
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 | 1585 | 75.19% |
| None | 342 | 16.22% |
| Not found out | 74 | 3.51% |
| Evangelical Church | 43 | 2.04% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 27 | 1.28% |
| Total | 2108 |
In year 2021 was 2108 people by religion 1585 from Roman Catholic Church, 342 from None, 74 from Not found out, 43 from Evangelical Church, 27 from Greek Catholic Church, 7 from Other, 6 from Ad hoc movements, 5 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 4 from Baptists Church, 3 from United Methodist Church, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses and 1 from Buddhism.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1347.
Economy and infrastructure
Near the village is a wind park. From cultural sightseeings are interesting early gothic Roman Catholic church and a baroque chapel.
See also
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.
- ^ "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 12, 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
- ^ "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.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Levoca, Slovakia"