Beňadikovce
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Beňadikovce (Rusyn: Бенядиківцї; Hungarian: Benedekvágása, until 1899: Benedikócz) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.23°N 21.55°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1414 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.56 km2 (4.85 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 238 m (781 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 187 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 904 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1402.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 238 metres (781 ft)[2] and covers an area of 12.56 km2 (4.85 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 244 | 244 | 213 | 187 |
| Difference | +0% | −12.70% | −12.20% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 187 | 187 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 187 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 204 people by ethnicity 126 as Rusyn, 108 as Slovak, 16 as Romani, 3 as Not found out, 2 as Czech, 2 as Russian, 2 as German, 1 as Polish, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as Other.
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 | 156 | 76.47% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 22 | 10.78% |
| None | 14 | 6.86% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 5 | 2.45% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 4 | 1.96% |
| Total | 204 |
In year 2021 was 204 people by religion 156 from Greek Catholic Church, 22 from Roman Catholic Church, 14 from None, 5 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 4 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Evangelical Church and 1 from United Methodist Church.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1775–1895 (parish B)
