Rafajovce
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  Rafajovce Location of Rafajovce in the Prešov Region  Rafajovce Location of Rafajovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°02′N 21°44′E / 49.04°N 21.73°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Vranov nad Topľou District |
| First mentioned | 1596 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.74 km2 (1.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 151 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 940 5[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | VT |
| Website | rafajovce |
Rafajovce (Hungarian: Máriakút, until 1899: Rafajócz) 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 1596.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 173 metres (568 ft)[2] and covers an area of 4.74 km2 (1.83 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 180 | 174 | 187 | 151 |
| Difference | −3.33% | +7.47% | −19.25% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 159 | 151 |
| Difference | −5.03% |
It has a population of 151 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 154 | 93.33% |
| Rusyn | 10 | 6.06% |
| Czech | 5 | 3.03% |
| Hungarian | 2 | 1.21% |
| Other | 2 | 1.21% |
| Albanian | 2 | 1.21% |
| Total | 165 |
In year 2021 was 165 people by ethnicity 154 as Slovak, 10 as Rusyn, 5 as Czech, 2 as Hungarian, 2 as Other, 2 as Albanian, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Romani, 1 as Not found out and 1 as German.
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 | 127 | 76.97% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 20 | 12.12% |
| None | 8 | 4.85% |
| Evangelical Church | 5 | 3.03% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 4 | 2.42% |
| Total | 165 |
In year 2021 was 165 people by religion 127 from Greek Catholic Church, 20 from Roman Catholic Church, 8 from None, 5 from Evangelical Church, 4 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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.
