Zemplín (village)
Zemplín
Zemplén | |
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  Zemplín Location of Zemplín in the Košice Region  Zemplín Location of Zemplín in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°26′N 21°49′E / 48.433°N 21.817°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Trebišov District |
| First mentioned | 1261 |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.66 km2 (5.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 378 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 763 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 56[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | TV |
| Website | www |
Zemplín (Hungarian: Zemplén) is a village and municipality in Trebišov District of the Košice Region.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1214.[4] Zemplín is also the location of Zemplín Castle, former administrative center of the former Zemplén County during the time the Kingdom of Hungary ruled the area.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 110 metres (360 ft)[2] and covers an area of 14.66 km2 (5.66 sq mi) (2025).[1] It is located near the junction point of the rivers Ondava and Latorica (tributaries of the river Bodrog) in eastern Slovakia.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 400 | 404 | 382 | 378 |
| Difference | +1% | −5.44% | −1.04% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 367 | 378 |
| Difference | +2.99% |
It has a population of 378 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 230 | 65.15% |
| Slovak | 135 | 38.24% |
| Not found out | 10 | 2.83% |
| Romani | 4 | 1.13% |
| Total | 353 |
In year 2021 was 353 people by ethnicity 230 as Hungarian, 135 as Slovak, 10 as Not found out, 4 as Romani and 1 as Czech.
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 | 120 | 33.99% |
| Calvinist Church | 86 | 24.36% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 75 | 21.25% |
| None | 40 | 11.33% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 15 | 4.25% |
| Not found out | 7 | 1.98% |
| Evangelical Church | 4 | 1.13% |
| Total | 353 |
In year 2021 was 353 people by religion 120 from Greek Catholic Church, 86 from Calvinist Church, 75 from Roman Catholic Church, 40 from None, 15 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 7 from Not found out, 4 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Other and 1 from United Methodist Church.
According to the 2001 census, 64.2% of inhabitants were Hungarians and 35.8% were Slovaks.
In 2019 the village had a population of 368.[10]
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.
- ↑ "Home". obeczemplin.sk.
- 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.
- ↑ "DATAcube".