Lažany, Slovakia
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Lažany (Hungarian: Lászka) is a small village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.03°N 21.10°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Prešov District |
| First mentioned | 1320 |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.31 km2 (0.51 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 383 m (1,257 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 161 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 823 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 51[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PO |
Name
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1320.[4]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 383 metres (1,257 ft)[2] and covers an area of 1.31 km2 (0.51 sq mi) (2025).[5]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 129 | 156 | 179 | 161 |
| Difference | +20.93% | +14.74% | −10.05% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 161 | 161 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 161 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 176 people by ethnicity 172 as Slovak, 5 as Not found out 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 | 146 | 82.95% |
| None | 23 | 13.07% |
| Not found out | 4 | 2.27% |
| Evangelical Church | 3 | 1.7% |
| Total | 176 |
In year 2021 was 176 people by religion 146 from Roman Catholic Church, 23 from None, 4 from Not found out and 3 from Evangelical Church.
