Kobyly, Bardejov District
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Kobyly | |
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  Kobyly Location of Kobyly in the Prešov Region  Kobyly Location of Kobyly in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°13′N 21°18′E / 49.22°N 21.30°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Bardejov District |
| First mentioned | 1277 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.45 km2 (4.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 362 m (1,188 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 899 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 862 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BJ |
| Website | www |
Kobyly (Hungarian: Lófalu) is a village and small municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1277.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 362 metres (1,188 ft)[2] and covers an area of 12.45 km2 (4.81 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 773 | 848 | 865 | 899 |
| Difference | +9.70% | +2.00% | +3.93% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 903 | 899 |
| Difference | −0.44% |
It has a population of 899 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 849 | 99.18% |
| Total | 856 |
In year 2021 was 856 people by ethnicity 849 as Slovak, 7 as Rusyn, 7 as Not found out, 6 as Other, 3 as Czech and 2 as Ukrainian.
Note on population: The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 744 | 86.92% |
| None | 44 | 5.14% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 31 | 3.62% |
| Evangelical Church | 25 | 2.92% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 9 | 1.05% |
| Total | 856 |
In year 2021 was 856 people by religion 744 from Roman Catholic Church, 44 from None, 31 from Greek Catholic Church, 25 from Evangelical Church, 9 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Not found out and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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): 1755-1895 (parish A)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1854-1901 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1703-1895 (parish B)
