Jakovany
Village and municipality in Slovakia
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Jakovany is a village and municipality in Sabinov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.15°N 21.07°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Sabinov District |
| First mentioned | 1314 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.88 km2 (1.88 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 507 m (1,663 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 352 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 830 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 51[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SB |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1314.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 507 metres (1,663 ft)[2] and covers an area of 4.88 km2 (1.88 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 369 | 352 | 355 | 352 |
| Difference | −4.60% | +0.85% | −0.84% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 349 | 352 |
| Difference | +0.85% |
It has a population of 352 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 350 people by ethnicity 344 as Slovak, 7 as Not found out and 1 as Czech.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 262 | 74.86% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 74 | 21.14% |
| Not found out | 6 | 1.71% |
| None | 6 | 1.71% |
| Total | 350 |
In year 2021 was 350 people by religion 262 from Greek Catholic Church, 74 from Roman Catholic Church, 6 from Not found out, 6 from None and 2 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): 1699-1896 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1846-1895 (parish B)
