Šemetkovce
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  Šemetkovce Location of Šemetkovce in the Prešov Region  Šemetkovce Location of Šemetkovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°18′N 21°40′E / 49.30°N 21.67°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1572 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.07 km2 (2.73 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 356 m (1,168 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 91 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 900 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
| Website | www |
Šemetkovce (Hungarian: Szemes, until 1899: Semetkócz) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia. One of its churches, the Church of Michael the Archangel, is one of the country's wooden treasures.[4]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1572.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 356 metres (1,168 ft)[2] and covers an area of 7.07 km2 (2.73 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 104 | 97 | 85 | 91 |
| Difference | −6.73% | −12.37% | +7.05% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 90 | 91 |
| Difference | +1.11% |
It has a population of 91 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 85 | 94.44% |
| Rusyn | 49 | 54.44% |
| Ukrainian | 1 | 1.11% |
| Polish | 1 | 1.11% |
| Not found out | 1 | 1.11% |
| Total | 90 |
In year 2021 was 90 people by ethnicity 85 as Slovak, 49 as Rusyn, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Polish 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 | 67 | 74.44% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 16 | 17.78% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 6 | 6.67% |
| None | 1 | 1.11% |
| Total | 90 |
In year 2021 was 90 people by religion 67 from Greek Catholic Church, 16 from Roman Catholic Church, 6 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from None.
References
- 1 2 "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.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ a.s, Petit Press. "Slovakia's wooden treasures (Spectacular Slovakia - travel guide)". Spectator.sme.sk. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
- 1 2 "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
Media related to Šemetkovce at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
