Lechnica
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Lechnica Location of Lechnica in the Prešov Region Lechnica Location of Lechnica in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°23′N 20°25′E / 49.38°N 20.41°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Kežmarok District |
| First mentioned | 1319 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.52 km2 (4.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 485 m (1,591 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 269 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 590 6[3] |
| Area code | +421 52[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KK |
| Website | www |
Lechnica (Hungarian: Lehnic, German: Lechnitz, Rusyn: Лехнїца) is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.[4]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1319. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Lechnica was part of Szepes County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic. On 26 January 1945, the Red Army dislodged the Wehrmacht from Lechnica and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 485 metres (1,591 ft)[3] and covers an area of 12.52 km2 (4.83 sq mi) (2025).[5]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 287 | 298 | 253 | 269 |
| Difference | +3.83% | −15.10% | +6.32% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 263 | 269 |
| Difference | +2.28% |
It has a population of 269 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 246 | 97.61% |
| Not found out | 35 | 13.88% |
| Polish | 10 | 3.96% |
| Czech | 5 | 1.98% |
| Total | 252 |
In year 2021 was 252 people by ethnicity 246 as Slovak, 35 as Not found out, 10 as Polish, 5 as Czech, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Russian and 1 as German.
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
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 215 | 85.32% |
| None | 21 | 8.33% |
| Not found out | 6 | 2.38% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 4 | 1.59% |
| Paganism and natural spirituality | 3 | 1.19% |
| Total | 252 |
In year 2021 was 252 people by religion 215 from Roman Catholic Church, 21 from None, 6 from Not found out, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Other and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ 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 2013-10-12. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "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.