Bačkovík
Bačkovík
Bátyok | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
  Bačkovík Location of Bačkovík in the Košice Region  Bačkovík Location of Bačkovík in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°47′N 21°26′E / 48.78°N 21.43°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Košice-okolie District |
| First mentioned | 1329 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.17 km2 (1.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 269 m (883 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 661 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 444 5[2] |
| Area code | +421 55[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KS |
| Website | backovik |
Bačkovík (1323 Bagak, 1427 Nagybagyok, Nagybadoch, 1430 Nogh Bagh, Kysbagh) (German: Batschkowig; Hungarian: Bátyok) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Košice Region of Slovakia.
History
Historically, the village was first mentioned in 1329as Sztancsóy (Stančov) feudatories’ property. After, in the order, it belonged to Perényi (1427), Zombory (18th century), Desseffwy and Bocskay noble families.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 269 metres (883 ft)[2] and covers an area of 4.17 km2 (1.61 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 362 | 423 | 538 | 661 |
| Difference | +16.85% | +27.18% | +22.86% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 645 | 661 |
| Difference | +2.48% |
It has a population of 661 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 546 | 94.3% |
| Romani | 87 | 15.02% |
| Not found out | 12 | 2.07% |
| Total | 579 |
In year 2021 was 579 people by ethnicity 546 as Slovak, 87 as Romani, 12 as Not found out, 2 as Czech, 2 as Greek, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Serbian and 1 as Rusyn.
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 | 314 | 54.23% |
| Evangelical Church | 121 | 20.9% |
| None | 79 | 13.64% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 25 | 4.32% |
| Apostolic Church | 22 | 3.8% |
| Not found out | 10 | 1.73% |
| Total | 579 |
In year 2021 was 579 people by religion 314 from Roman Catholic Church, 121 from Evangelical Church, 79 from None, 25 from Greek Catholic Church, 22 from Apostolic Church, 10 from Not found out, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Islam, 2 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Other and 1 from Hinduism.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive in Košice (Slovak: Štátny archív v Košiciach).
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1755-1895
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788-1906
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1775-1895
- Census records 1869 of Backovik are available at the state archive.
See also
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.
- 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.
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