Klčov
Village and municipality in Slovakia
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Klčov (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈkl̩tʂɔw]; Hungarian: Kolcsó) is a village and municipality in Levoča District in the Prešov Region of central-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.00°N 20.67°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Levoča District |
| First mentioned | 1258 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.33 km2 (2.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 505 m (1,657 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 674 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 530 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 53[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | LE |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1258.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 505 metres (1,657 ft)[2] and covers an area of 7.33 km2 (2.83 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 530 | 555 | 634 | 674 |
| Difference | +4.71% | +14.23% | +6.30% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 665 | 674 |
| Difference | +1.35% |
It has a population of 674 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 630 people by ethnicity 620 as Slovak, 11 as Not found out, 7 as Romani, 2 as Czech, 2 as Rusyn and 1 as Italian.
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 | 585 | 92.86% |
| None | 27 | 4.29% |
| Not found out | 10 | 1.59% |
| Total | 630 |
In year 2021 was 630 people by religion 585 from Roman Catholic Church, 27 from None, 10 from Not found out, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Ad hoc movements and 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Levoca, Slovakia"
