Kochanovce, Humenné District
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Kochanovce is a village and municipality in Humenné District in the Prešov Region of northeast Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 48.95°N 21.94°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Humenné District |
| First mentioned | 1543 |
| Government | |
| • Starosta | Katarína Lászlóová |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.04 km2 (1.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 157 m (515 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 728 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 660 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | HE |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1543.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 157 metres (515 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.04 km2 (1.95 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
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| Count | 652 | 740 | 775 | 728 |
| Difference | +13.49% | +4.72% | −6.06% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 735 | 728 |
| Difference | −0.95% |
It has a population of 728 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 737 people by ethnicity 717 as Slovak, 23 as Rusyn, 9 as Not found out, 4 as Other, 2 as Czech, 2 as Polish, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Russian and 1 as Hungarian.
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 |
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| Roman Catholic Church | 579 | 78.56% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 71 | 9.63% |
| None | 57 | 7.73% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 19 | 2.58% |
| Total | 737 |
In year 2021 was 737 people by religion 579 from Roman Catholic Church, 71 from Greek Catholic Church, 57 from None, 19 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 7 from Not found out, 2 from Apostolic Church, 1 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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): 1802-1911 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1768-1946 (parish B)
