Giglovce
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Giglovce (Hungarian: Giglóc) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.00°N 21.73°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Vranov nad Topľou District |
| First mentioned | 1408 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.02 km2 (1.55 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 131 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 940 5[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | VT |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1408.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 149 metres (489 ft)[2] and covers an area of 4.02 km2 (1.55 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 191 | 168 | 137 | 131 |
| Difference | −12.04% | −18.45% | −4.37% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 130 | 131 |
| Difference | +0.76% |
It has a population of 131 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 146 people by ethnicity 146 as Slovak and 1 as Not found out.
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 | 141 | 96.58% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 4 | 2.74% |
| Total | 146 |
In year 2021 was 146 people by religion 141 from Roman Catholic Church, 4 from Greek Catholic Church and 1 from Evangelical Church.
