Kapišová
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  Kapišová Location of Kapišová in the Prešov Region  Kapišová Location of Kapišová in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°20′N 21°36′E / 49.33°N 21.60°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1548 |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.61 km2 (2.55 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 259 m (850 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 456 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 900 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
| Website | www |
Kapišová (Rusyn: Капішова; Hungarian: Kapisó) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1548.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 259 metres (850 ft)[2] and covers an area of 6.61 km2 (2.55 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 343 | 372 | 423 | 456 |
| Difference | +8.45% | +13.70% | +7.80% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 457 | 456 |
| Difference | −0.21% |
It has a population of 456 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 399 | 88.66% |
| Rusyn | 157 | 34.88% |
| Romani | 119 | 26.44% |
| Not found out | 14 | 3.11% |
| Total | 450 |
In year 2021 was 450 people by ethnicity 399 as Slovak, 157 as Rusyn, 119 as Romani, 14 as Not found out, 3 as Czech, 3 as Other, 2 as English, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Italian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 358 | 79.56% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 31 | 6.89% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 26 | 5.78% |
| None | 24 | 5.33% |
| Not found out | 7 | 1.56% |
| Total | 450 |
In year 2021 was 450 people by religion 358 from Greek Catholic Church, 31 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 26 from Roman Catholic Church, 24 from None, 7 from Not found out, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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): 1788-1925 (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 Kapišová at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Kapisova