Hnilčík
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  Hnilčík Location of Hnilčík in the Košice Region  Hnilčík Location of Hnilčík in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°53′N 20°34′E / 48.88°N 20.57°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Spišská Nová Ves District |
| First mentioned | 1315 |
| Area | |
• Total | 22.22 km2 (8.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 678 m (2,224 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 533 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 533 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 53[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SN |
| Website | www |
Hnilčík (Hungarian: Szepespatak) is a village and municipality in the Spišská Nová Ves District in the Košice Region of central-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1315.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 678 metres (2,224 ft)[2] and covers an area of 22.22 km2 (8.58 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 484 | 533 | 554 | 533 |
| Difference | +10.12% | +3.93% | −3.79% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 535 | 533 |
| Difference | −0.37% |
It has a population of 533 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 531 | 97.97% |
| Not found out | 10 | 1.84% |
| Total | 542 |
In year 2021 was 542 people by ethnicity 531 as Slovak, 10 as Not found out, 5 as Czech, 3 as German, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Russian and 1 as Other.
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 | 405 | 74.72% |
| None | 103 | 19% |
| Not found out | 13 | 2.4% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 8 | 1.48% |
| Total | 542 |
In year 2021 was 542 people by religion 405 from Roman Catholic Church, 103 from None, 13 from Not found out, 8 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Church of the Brethren, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Baptists Church.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Levoca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1780-1897 (parish A)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1896 (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.
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