Nová Kelča
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  Nová Kelča Location of Nová Kelča in the Prešov Region  Nová Kelča Location of Nová Kelča in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°04′N 21°41′E / 49.06°N 21.69°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Vranov nad Topľou District |
| First mentioned | 1404 |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.83 km2 (4.57 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 181 m (594 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 364 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 940 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | VT |
| Website | novakelca |
Nová Kelča (Hungarian: Kelcse) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1404.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 181 metres (594 ft)[2] and covers an area of 11.83 km2 (4.57 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 382 | 351 | 383 | 364 |
| Difference | −8.11% | +9.11% | −4.96% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 356 | 364 |
| Difference | +2.24% |
It has a population of 364 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 324 | 98.18% |
| Rusyn | 13 | 3.93% |
| Not found out | 9 | 2.72% |
| Total | 330 |
In year 2021 was 330 people by ethnicity 324 as Slovak, 13 as Rusyn, 9 as Not found out, 2 as Polish, 1 as Czech, 1 as Ukrainian 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 | 297 | 90% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 20 | 6.06% |
| None | 7 | 2.12% |
| Not found out | 4 | 1.21% |
| Total | 330 |
In year 2021 was 330 people by religion 297 from Roman Catholic Church, 20 from Greek Catholic Church, 7 from None, 4 from Not found out and 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church.
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 Nová Kelča at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
