Bajany
Municipality in Košice Region, Slovakia
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Bajany (German: Wajon; Hungarian: Bajánháza) is a village and municipality in the Michalovce District in the Košice Region of Slovakia.
Bajany
Bajánháza | |
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  Bajany Location of Bajany in the Košice Region  Bajany Location of Bajany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48.60°N 22.12°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Michalovce District |
| First mentioned | 1370 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.54 km2 (2.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 106 m (348 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 435 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 725 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 56[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MI |
| Website | www |
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 106 metres (348 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.54 km2 (2.14 sq mi) (2025).[4]
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1370. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Ung County within the Kingdom of Hungary. In 1939, it was for a short time part of the newly-established Slovak Republic. From 1939 to 1944, it belonged to Hungary as a result of the Slovak–Hungarian War.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 490 | 502 | 474 | 435 |
| Difference | +2.44% | −5.57% | −8.22% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 438 | 435 |
| Difference | −0.68% |
It has a population of 435 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 463 people by ethnicity 428 as Slovak, 39 as Hungarian, 13 as Not found out, 4 as Ukrainian and 4 as Romani.
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 | 181 | 39.09% |
| Calvinist Church | 113 | 24.41% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 102 | 22.03% |
| None | 15 | 3.24% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 14 | 3.02% |
| Evangelical Church | 11 | 2.38% |
| Not found out | 8 | 1.73% |
| Total | 463 |
In year 2021 was 463 people by religion 181 from Roman Catholic Church, 113 from Calvinist Church, 102 from Greek Catholic Church, 15 from None, 14 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 11 from Evangelical Church, 8 from Not found out, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Other, 4 from Church of the Brethren, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Baptists Church, 1 from Hinduism and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive in Prešov (Slovak: Štátny archív v Prešove).
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1869-1896
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1792-1896
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): missing records 1800s (parish A)
- Census records 1869 of Bajany are available at the state archive.(UNG county...)
Gallery
Reformed church in Bajany, built in the Gothic Revival style, est. 1936
Saints Cyril and Methodius Church in Bajany, est. 1992
Primary school in Bajany
Kindergarten in Bajany
Cemetery in Bajany
Traditional ribbed wagon on public display
