Víťaz
Víťaz | |
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  Víťaz Location of Víťaz in the Prešov Region  Víťaz Location of Víťaz in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°58′N 20°57′E / 48.97°N 20.95°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Prešov District |
| First mentioned | 1272 |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.30 km2 (7.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 474 m (1,555 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,043 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 823 8[2] |
| Area code | +421 51[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PO |
| Website | www |
Víťaz (Hungarian: Nagyvitéz) is a village and municipality in the Prešov District of the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1272.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 474 metres (1,555 ft)[2] and covers an area of 19.30 km2 (7.45 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1777 | 1960 | 2039 | 2043 |
| Difference | +10.29% | +4.03% | +0.19% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2040 | 2043 |
| Difference | +0.14% |
It has a population of 2043 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1999 | 99.1% |
| Romani | 163 | 8.08% |
| Not found out | 26 | 1.28% |
| Total | 2017 |
In year 2021 was 2017 people by ethnicity 1999 as Slovak, 163 as Romani, 26 as Not found out, 3 as Czech, 3 as Rusyn, 1 as German, 1 as Greek and 1 as Albanian.
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 | 1931 | 95.74% |
| None | 47 | 2.33% |
| Total | 2017 |
In year 2021 was 2017 people by religion 1931 from Roman Catholic Church, 47 from None, 20 from Not found out, 5 from Old Catholic Church, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Other and 1 from Buddhism.
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.