Krivany
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Krivany is a village and municipality in Sabinov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.17°N 20.92°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Sabinov District |
| First mentioned | 1301 |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.86 km2 (7.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 415 m (1,362 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,293 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 827 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 51[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SB |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1301.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 415 metres (1,362 ft)[2] and covers an area of 18.86 km2 (7.28 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1062 | 1139 | 1228 | 1293 |
| Difference | +7.25% | +7.81% | +5.29% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 1281 | 1293 |
| Difference | +0.93% |
It has a population of 1293 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnic composition
In year 2021 was 1205 people by ethnicity 960 as Slovak, 218 as Romani, 39 as Not found out, 15 as Rusyn, 3 as Other, 2 as Czech, 2 as Russian, 2 as English and 1 as French.
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 | 1064 | 88.3% |
| None | 52 | 4.32% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 36 | 2.99% |
| Not found out | 33 | 2.74% |
| Total | 1205 |
In year 2021 was 1205 people by religion 1064 from Roman Catholic Church, 52 from None, 36 from Greek Catholic Church, 33 from Not found out, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 3 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Other, 1 from Old Catholic Church and 1 from Calvinist Church.
