Chmeľov
Chmeľov | |
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  Chmeľov Location of Chmeľov in the Prešov Region  Chmeľov Location of Chmeľov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°04′N 21°27′E / 49.07°N 21.45°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Prešov District |
| First mentioned | 1212 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.63 km2 (4.88 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 358 m (1,175 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,075 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 821 5[2] |
| Area code | +421 51[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PO |
| Website | obecchmelov |
Chmeľov (Hungarian: Komlóskeresztes) is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1212.[citation needed]
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 358 metres (1,175 ft)[2] and covers an area of 12.63 km2 (4.88 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 861 | 910 | 994 | 1075 |
| Difference | +5.69% | +9.23% | +8.14% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1076 | 1075 |
| Difference | −0.09% |
It has a population of 1075 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1008 | 94.55% |
| Romani | 162 | 15.19% |
| Not found out | 20 | 1.87% |
| Total | 1066 |
In year 2021 was 1066 people by ethnicity 1008 as Slovak, 162 as Romani, 20 as Not found out, 7 as Rusyn, 5 as Czech, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as English.
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
[edit]| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 582 | 54.6% |
| Evangelical Church | 320 | 30.02% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 78 | 7.32% |
| None | 54 | 5.07% |
| Not found out | 20 | 1.88% |
| Total | 1066 |
In year 2021 was 1066 people by religion 582 from Roman Catholic Church, 320 from Evangelical Church, 78 from Greek Catholic Church, 54 from None, 20 from Not found out, 5 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Calvinist Church and 2 from Other.
Genealogical resources
[edit]The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788–1895 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1812–1896 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1766–1895 (parish A)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
External links
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Media related to Chmeľov at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Chmelov
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