Rokytovce
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Rokytovce Location of Rokytovce in the Prešov Region Rokytovce Location of Rokytovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°16′N 21°53′E / 49.27°N 21.88°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Medzilaborce District |
| First mentioned | 1437 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.37 km2 (2.85 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 343 m (1,125 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 155 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 670 3[3] |
| Area code | +421 57[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ML |
| Website | www |
Rokytovce (Rusyn: Рокытівцї, Hungarian: Rokitóc) is a village and municipality in the Medzilaborce District in the Prešov Region of far north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1437. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Zemplén County within the Kingdom of Hungary.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 343 metres (1,125 ft)[3] and covers an area of 7.37 km2 (2.85 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 193 | 185 | 194 | 155 |
| Difference | −4.14% | +4.86% | −20.10% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 156 | 155 |
| Difference | −0.64% |
It has a population of 155 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Rusyn | 113 | 70.18% |
| Slovak | 69 | 42.85% |
| Romani | 13 | 8.07% |
| Czech | 2 | 1.24% |
| Ukrainian | 2 | 1.24% |
| Total | 161 |
In year 2021 was 161 people by ethnicity 113 as Rusyn, 69 as Slovak, 13 as Romani, 2 as Czech, 2 as Ukrainian, 1 as Chinese and 1 as Not found out.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 73 | 45.34% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 54 | 33.54% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 21 | 13.04% |
| None | 8 | 4.97% |
| Evangelical Church | 3 | 1.86% |
| Total | 161 |
In year 2021 was 161 people by religion 73 from Greek Catholic Church, 54 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 21 from Roman Catholic Church, 8 from None, 3 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Not found out and 1 from Buddhism.
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.
- ^ "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.