Želmanovce
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Želmanovce (Hungarian: Zsálmány) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia. It lies at an elevation of 238 metres (781 ft), and covers an area of 4.65 square kilometres (1.80 sq mi). Its population is about 340 people.
- For the mathematician, see Efim Zelmanov.
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| Coordinates: 49.12°N 21.42°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1371 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.70 km2 (1.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 238 m (781 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 317 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 864 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
| Website | www |
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 238 metres (781 ft)[2] and covers an area of 4.70 km2 (1.81 sq mi) (2025).[1]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1371.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 307 | 345 | 333 | 317 |
| Difference | +12.37% | −3.47% | −4.80% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 308 | 317 |
| Difference | +2.92% |
It has a population of 317 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 327 people by ethnicity 322 as Slovak, 4 as Not found out, 3 as Rusyn and 1 as Hungarian.
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 | 306 | 93.58% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 6 | 1.83% |
| None | 6 | 1.83% |
| Not found out | 4 | 1.22% |
| Total | 327 |
In year 2021 was 327 people by religion 306 from Roman Catholic Church, 6 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from None, 4 from Not found out, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Other, 1 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
