Kručov
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| Coordinates: 49°07′N 21°37′E / 49.11°N 21.61°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Stropkov District |
| First mentioned | 1390 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.21 km2 (3.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 199 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 903 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SP |
| Website | krucov |
Kručov (Hungarian: Felsőkrucsó) is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1390.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 202 metres (663 ft)[2] and covers an area of 8.21 km2 (3.17 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 244 | 232 | 217 | 199 |
| Difference | −4.91% | −6.46% | −8.29% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 202 | 199 |
| Difference | −1.48% |
It has a population of 199 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 185 | 89.8% |
| Rusyn | 66 | 32.03% |
| Czech | 4 | 1.94% |
| Total | 206 |
In year 2021 was 206 people by ethnicity 185 as Slovak, 66 as Rusyn, 4 as Czech, 2 as Austrian, 1 as Russian, 1 as Not found out and 1 as English.
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 | 142 | 68.93% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 38 | 18.45% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 16 | 7.77% |
| None | 10 | 4.85% |
| Total | 206 |
In year 2021 was 206 people by religion 142 from Greek Catholic Church, 38 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 16 from Roman Catholic Church and 10 from None.
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.