Hudcovce
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Hudcovce is a village and municipality in Humenné District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 48.92°N 21.80°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Humenné District |
| First mentioned | 1467 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.86 km2 (2.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 136 m (446 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 374 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 674 5[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | HE |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1467.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 136 metres (446 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.86 km2 (2.26 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 405 | 423 | 423 | 374 |
| Difference | +4.44% | −1.42% | −11.58% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 376 | 374 |
| Difference | −0.53% |
It has a population of 374 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 395 people by ethnicity 386 as Slovak, 7 as Not found out, 6 as Rusyn, 2 as Czech and 1 as Ukrainian.
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 | 332 | 84.05% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 39 | 9.87% |
| None | 12 | 3.04% |
| Not found out | 7 | 1.77% |
| Total | 395 |
In year 2021 was 395 people by religion 332 from Roman Catholic Church, 39 from Greek Catholic Church, 12 from None, 7 from Not found out, 2 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses and 1 from Buddhism.
