Rakovčík
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Rakovčík Location of Rakovčík in the Prešov Region Rakovčík Location of Rakovčík in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°15′N 21°35′E / 49.25°N 21.58°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1572 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.66 km2 (1.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 222 m (728 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 139 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 904 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
Rakovčík (Hungarian: Felsőrákóc; Rusyn: Раківчік) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1572.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 222 metres (728 ft)[3] and covers an area of 4.66 km2 (1.80 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 179 | 165 | 171 | 139 |
| Difference | −7.82% | +3.63% | −18.71% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 141 | 139 |
| Difference | −1.41% |
It has a population of 139 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 103 | 75.73% |
| Rusyn | 67 | 49.26% |
| Total | 136 |
In year 2021 was 136 people by ethnicity 103 as Slovak, 67 as Rusyn, 1 as Czech, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 111 | 81.62% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 16 | 11.76% |
| None | 8 | 5.88% |
| Total | 136 |
In year 2021 was 136 people by religion 111 from Greek Catholic Church, 16 from Roman Catholic Church, 8 from None and 1 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.
External links
- Media related to Rakovčík at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website