Hunkovce
Village in Slovakia
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Hunkovce (Rusyn: Гунківцї; Hungarian: Felsőhunkóc) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.36°N 21.65°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1548 |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.96 km2 (2.69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 294 m (965 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 311 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 900 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1548.
During World War II the huge Battle of the Dukla Pass took place in the area around Hunkovce. Today the town has a German World War II cemetery which contains the graves of approx. 3,000 German soldiers that participated in the Battle of the Dukla Pass.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 294 metres (965 ft)[2] and covers an area of 6.96 km2 (2.69 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 266 | 333 | 334 | 311 |
| Difference | +25.18% | +0.30% | −6.88% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 311 | 311 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 311 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 328 people by ethnicity 265 as Slovak, 100 as Rusyn, 29 as Romani, 19 as Not found out, 1 as Czech, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Italian and 1 as Polish.
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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| Greek Catholic Church | 251 | 76.52% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 30 | 9.15% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 21 | 6.4% |
| Not found out | 17 | 5.18% |
| None | 8 | 2.44% |
| Total | 328 |
In year 2021 was 328 people by religion 251 from Greek Catholic Church, 30 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 21 from Roman Catholic Church, 17 from Not found out, 8 from None and 1 from Evangelical Church.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1823-1922 (parish B)
