Hranovnica
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  Hranovnica Location of Hranovnica in the Prešov Region  Hranovnica Location of Hranovnica in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°59′N 20°19′E / 48.99°N 20.31°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Poprad District |
| First mentioned | 1294 |
| Area | |
• Total | 32.47 km2 (12.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 610 m (2,000 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 3,279 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 591 6[2] |
| Area code | +421 52[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PP |
| Website | www |
Hranovnica (German: Grenitz or Gränitz, Hungarian: Szepesvéghely) is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia, and the second biggest village by population in the district.
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1294.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 610 metres (2,000 ft)[2] and covers an area of 32.47 km2 (12.54 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 2205 | 2626 | 3055 | 3279 |
| Difference | +19.09% | +16.33% | +7.33% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 3248 | 3279 |
| Difference | +0.95% |
It has a population of 3279 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 2922 | 92.26% |
| Romani | 318 | 10.04% |
| Not found out | 122 | 3.85% |
| Total | 3167 |
In year 2021 was 3167 people by ethnicity 2922 as Slovak, 318 as Romani, 122 as Not found out, 7 as Rusyn, 6 as Hungarian, 4 as Czech, 3 as Other, 1 as Italian, 1 as Russian, 1 as Austrian, 1 as Polish and 1 as German.
Note on population: The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 2266 | 71.55% |
| None | 446 | 14.08% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 156 | 4.93% |
| Evangelical Church | 126 | 3.98% |
| Not found out | 92 | 2.9% |
| Total | 3167 |
In year 2021 was 3167 people by religion 2266 from Roman Catholic Church, 446 from None, 156 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 126 from Evangelical Church, 92 from Not found out, 27 from Greek Catholic Church, 15 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 11 from Baptists Church, 10 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 5 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Old Catholic Church, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 2 from Other, 1 from Calvinist Church and 1 from United Methodist Church.
Infrastructure and economy
Hranovnica is one of the start points to Slovenský raj mountain area. The village has a good tourist infrastructure. Cultural sightseeings are Roman Catholic and evangelical churches, both built or reconstructed in classical style.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Levoca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1820–1905 (parish A)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788–1910 (parish B)
