Hermanovce nad Topľou
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Hermanovce nad Topľou (Hungarian: Tapolyhermány) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 48.97°N 21.51°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Vranov nad Topľou District |
| First mentioned | 1402 |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.93 km2 (10.01 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 664 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 943 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | VT |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1402.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 295 metres (968 ft)[2] and covers an area of 25.93 km2 (10.01 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 622 | 695 | 714 | 664 |
| Difference | +11.73% | +2.73% | −7.00% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 662 | 664 |
| Difference | +0.30% |
It has a population of 664 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 688 people by ethnicity 670 as Slovak, 14 as Not found out, 5 as Czech, 4 as Rusyn, 3 as Other, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Romani and 1 as Romanian.
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 |
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| Evangelical Church | 362 | 52.62% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 207 | 30.09% |
| Church of the Brethren | 59 | 8.58% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 17 | 2.47% |
| Not found out | 13 | 1.89% |
| None | 10 | 1.45% |
| Apostolic Church | 9 | 1.31% |
| Other and not ascertained christian church | 8 | 1.16% |
| Total | 688 |
In year 2021 was 688 people by religion 362 from Evangelical Church, 207 from Roman Catholic Church, 59 from Church of the Brethren, 17 from Greek Catholic Church, 13 from Not found out, 10 from None, 9 from Apostolic Church, 8 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses and 1 from Eastern Orthodox 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): 1853-1910 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1852-1940 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1810-1896 (parish B)
