Klenov
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Klenov (Hungarian: Kelembér) is a village and municipality situated in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 48°55′43″N 21°03′20″E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Prešov District |
| First mentioned | 1330 |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.36 km2 (5.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 560 m (1,840 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 228 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 824 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 51[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PO |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1330.[citation needed]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 560 metres (1,840 ft)[2] and covers an area of 15.36 km2 (5.93 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 242 | 206 | 232 | 228 |
| Difference | −14.87% | +12.62% | −1.72% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 231 | 228 |
| Difference | −1.29% |
It has a population of 228 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 239 people by ethnicity 231 as Slovak, 6 as Not found out, 2 as Czech, 2 as Polish and 1 as Other.
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 | 122 | 51.05% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 81 | 33.89% |
| None | 19 | 7.95% |
| Evangelical Church | 7 | 2.93% |
| Not found out | 4 | 1.67% |
| Paganism and natural spirituality | 3 | 1.26% |
| Total | 239 |
In year 2021 was 239 people by religion 122 from Greek Catholic Church, 81 from Roman Catholic Church, 19 from None, 7 from Evangelical Church, 4 from Not found out, 3 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 2 from Seventh-day Adventist Church 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): 1785–1918 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1825–1898 (parish A)
