Kuková
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Kuková (Hungarian: Kükemező) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.11°N 21.45°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1342 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.60 km2 (4.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 760 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 864 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1342.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 203 metres (666 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.60 km2 (4.09 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 691 | 706 | 728 | 760 |
| Difference | +2.17% | +3.11% | +4.39% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 737 | 760 |
| Difference | +3.12% |
It has a population of 760 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 720 people by ethnicity 689 as Slovak, 28 as Not found out, 19 as Romani, 3 as Rusyn, 3 as German, 1 as Czech, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 417 | 57.92% |
| Evangelical Church | 192 | 26.67% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 48 | 6.67% |
| Not found out | 26 | 3.61% |
| None | 23 | 3.19% |
| Total | 720 |
In year 2021 was 720 people by religion 417 from Roman Catholic Church, 192 from Evangelical Church, 48 from Greek Catholic Church, 26 from Not found out, 23 from None, 7 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses and 1 from Church of the Brethren.
