Nováčany
Nováčany
Jászóújfalu | |
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  Nováčany Location of Nováčany in the Košice Region  Nováčany Location of Nováčany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°41′N 21°04′E / 48.69°N 21.07°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Košice-okolie District |
| First mentioned | 1322 |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.34 km2 (6.70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 334 m (1,096 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 765 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 442 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 55[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KS |
| Website | www |
Nováčany (Hungarian: Jászóújfalu, alternatively Nasztraj) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1322.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 334 metres (1,096 ft)[2] and covers an area of 17.34 km2 (6.70 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 632 | 685 | 755 | 765 |
| Difference | +8.38% | +10.21% | +1.32% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 758 | 765 |
| Difference | +0.92% |
It has a population of 765 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 673 | 89.85% |
| Romani | 65 | 8.67% |
| Not found out | 53 | 7.07% |
| Hungarian | 11 | 1.46% |
| Total | 749 |
In year 2021 was 749 people by ethnicity 673 as Slovak, 65 as Romani, 53 as Not found out, 11 as Hungarian, 6 as Czech, 5 as Other, 2 as Ukrainian, 2 as Rusyn, 2 as Russian and 1 as Moravian.
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 | 507 | 67.69% |
| None | 147 | 19.63% |
| Not found out | 49 | 6.54% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 17 | 2.27% |
| Total | 749 |
In year 2021 was 749 people by religion 507 from Roman Catholic Church, 147 from None, 49 from Not found out, 17 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 4 from Calvinist Church, 4 from Other, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Islam, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses and 1 from Buddhism.
Culture
The village has a public library and a football playground and food facilities.
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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