Kristy (village)
Kristy
Kereszt | |
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  Kristy Location of Kristy in the Košice Region  Kristy Location of Kristy in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°41′N 22°11′E / 48.683°N 22.183°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Sobrance District |
| First mentioned | 1333 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.89 km2 (3.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 108 m (354 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 346 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 725 5[2] |
| Area code | +421 56[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SO |
| Website | www |
Kristy (Hungarian: Kereszt) is a small village and municipality in the Sobrance District in the Košice Region of east Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1333.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 108 metres (354 ft)[2] and covers an area of 7.89 km2 (3.05 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 287 | 308 | 310 | 346 |
| Difference | +7.31% | +0.64% | +11.61% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 343 | 346 |
| Difference | +0.87% |
It has a population of 346 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 301 | 91.21% |
| Not found out | 13 | 3.93% |
| Romani | 10 | 3.03% |
| Ukrainian | 5 | 1.51% |
| Czech | 4 | 1.21% |
| Total | 330 |
In year 2021 was 330 people by ethnicity 301 as Slovak, 13 as Not found out, 10 as Romani, 5 as Ukrainian, 4 as Czech, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Russian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 107 | 32.42% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 74 | 22.42% |
| Calvinist Church | 51 | 15.45% |
| None | 34 | 10.3% |
| Apostolic Church | 23 | 6.97% |
| Not found out | 16 | 4.85% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 13 | 3.94% |
| Evangelical Church | 12 | 3.64% |
| Total | 330 |
In year 2021 was 330 people by religion 107 from Greek Catholic Church, 74 from Roman Catholic Church, 51 from Calvinist Church, 34 from None, 23 from Apostolic Church, 16 from Not found out, 13 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 12 from Evangelical Church.
Culture
The village has a public library.
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.