Harichovce
Harichovce
Pálmafalva | |
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  Harichovce Location of Harichovce in the Košice Region  Harichovce Location of Harichovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°58′N 20°35′E / 48.97°N 20.58°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Spišská Nová Ves District |
| First mentioned | 1268 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.79 km2 (4.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 451 m (1,480 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,888 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 530 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 53[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SN |
| Website | www |
Harichovce (Hungarian: Pálmafalva) is a village and municipality in the Spišská Nová Ves District in the Košice Region of central-eastern Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned[by whom?] in 1268.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 451 metres (1,480 ft)[3] and covers an area of 10.79 km2 (4.17 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1550 | 1739 | 1879 | 1888 |
| Difference | +12.19% | +8.05% | +0.47% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1891 | 1888 |
| Difference | −0.15% |
It has a population of 1888 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1811 | 98.31% |
| Not found out | 22 | 1.19% |
| Total | 1842 |
In year 2021 was 1842 people by ethnicity 1811 as Slovak, 22 as Not found out, 18 as Rusyn, 11 as Czech, 6 as Other, 4 as Ukrainian, 4 as Polish, 2 as German, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Russian and 1 as Greek.
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
[edit]| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 1472 | 79.91% |
| None | 263 | 14.28% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 42 | 2.28% |
| Evangelical Church | 24 | 1.3% |
| Total | 1842 |
In year 2021 was 1842 people by religion 1472 from Roman Catholic Church, 263 from None, 42 from Greek Catholic Church, 24 from Evangelical Church, 14 from Not found out, 7 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 6 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 5 from Other, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Hinduism and 1 from United Methodist Church.
Genealogical resources
[edit]The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Levoca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1789-1897 (parish A)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1896 (parish B)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "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.
External links
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