Benkovce
Benkovce | |
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  Benkovce Location of Benkovce in the Prešov Region  Benkovce Location of Benkovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°57′N 21°43′E / 48.95°N 21.72°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Vranov nad Topľou District |
| First mentioned | 1363 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.23 km2 (3.18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 138 m (453 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 569 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 940 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | VT |
| Website | obecbenkovce |
Benkovce (Hungarian: Benkőfalva, until 1899: Benkócz) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
The village was first mentioned in historical records in 1363.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 138 metres (453 ft)[2] and covers an area of 8.23 km2 (3.18 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 559 | 539 | 537 | 569 |
| Difference | −3.57% | −0.37% | +5.95% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 567 | 569 |
| Difference | +0.35% |
It has a population of 569 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 546 | 98.02% |
| Romani | 26 | 4.66% |
| Total | 557 |
In year 2021 was 557 people by ethnicity 546 as Slovak, 26 as Romani, 5 as Not found out, 2 as Czech, 2 as Rusyn and 1 as Polish.
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 | 479 | 86% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 46 | 8.26% |
| None | 12 | 2.15% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 11 | 1.97% |
| Total | 557 |
In year 2021 was 557 people by religion 479 from Roman Catholic Church, 46 from Greek Catholic Church, 12 from None, 11 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 4 from Not found out, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Other.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1744-1895 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1826-1946 (parish B)
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.
External links
Media related to Benkovce at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Benkovce