Fričovce
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  Fričovce Location of Fričovce in the Prešov Region  Fričovce Location of Fričovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°01′N 20°58′E / 49.02°N 20.97°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Prešov District |
| First mentioned | 1320 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.57 km2 (3.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 452 m (1,483 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,118 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 823 7[2] |
| Area code | +421 51[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PO |
| Website | www |
Fričovce (Hungarian: Frics) is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1320. One of the oldest breweries in the country can be found there, Zapovca.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 452 metres (1,483 ft)[2] and covers an area of 8.57 km2 (3.31 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1063 | 1088 | 1126 | 1118 |
| Difference | +2.35% | +3.49% | −0.71% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1117 | 1118 |
| Difference | +0.08% |
It has a population of 1118 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1093 | 96.21% |
| Not found out | 43 | 3.78% |
| Romani | 29 | 2.55% |
| Total | 1136 |
In year 2021 was 1136 people by ethnicity 1093 as Slovak, 43 as Not found out, 29 as Romani, 4 as Ukrainian, 2 as Czech, 2 as Other, 1 as Italian and 1 as Hungarian.
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 | 1010 | 88.91% |
| None | 52 | 4.58% |
| Not found out | 38 | 3.35% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 13 | 1.14% |
| Total | 1136 |
In year 2021 was 1136 people by religion 1010 from Roman Catholic Church, 52 from None, 38 from Not found out, 13 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Islam, 2 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Other, 1 from Church of the Brethren, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Apostolic Church.
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): 1788–1895 (parish A)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1834–1895 (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. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
External links
Media related to Fričovce at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Fricovce