Jakubovany, Sabinov District
Municipality of Slovakia
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Uherské Jakubovany (Hungarian: Magyarjakabfalva, German: Jakobsdorf) is a village and municipality in Sabinov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.11°N 21.14°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Sabinov District |
| First mentioned | 1314 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.81 km2 (4.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 972 |
| 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
The village was first mentioned in 1314, when Charles I of Hungary gave it to the Thököly family.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 416 metres (1,365 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.81 km2 (4.17 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 881 | 931 | 966 | 972 |
| Difference | +5.67% | +3.75% | +0.62% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 959 | 972 |
| Difference | +1.35% |
It has a population of 972 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 947 people by ethnicity 942 as Slovak, 4 as Not found out, 2 as Rusyn, 1 as Czech, 1 as Romani and 1 as German.
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 | 837 | 88.38% |
| None | 39 | 4.12% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 35 | 3.7% |
| Evangelical Church | 26 | 2.75% |
| Total | 947 |
In year 2021 was 947 people by religion 837 from Roman Catholic Church, 39 from None, 35 from Greek Catholic Church, 26 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Not found out, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Islam and 1 from Apostolic 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): 1676-1895 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1846-1895 (parish B)
