Lekárovce
Municipality in Košice Region, Slovakia
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Lekárovce (Hungarian: Lakárd) is a village and municipality in the Sobrance District in the Košice Region of east Slovakia.[4]
Lekárovce
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| Coordinates: 48.62°N 22.17°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Sobrance District |
| First mentioned | 1400 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.35 km2 (4.77 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 107 m (351 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 835 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 725 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 56[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SO |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1400. After World War II, the village was transferred to Slovakia from the Zakarpattia Oblast of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic in 1946.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 107 metres (351 ft)[2] and covers an area of 12.35 km2 (4.77 sq mi) (2025).[5] The Uh river splits the village in two parts.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1115 | 1022 | 928 | 835 |
| Difference | −8.34% | −9.19% | −10.02% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 835 | 835 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 835 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 870 people by ethnicity 834 as Slovak, 17 as Not found out, 16 as Other, 13 as Hungarian, 5 as Ukrainian, 2 as Czech, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Russian and 1 as Canadian.
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 | 396 | 45.52% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 350 | 40.23% |
| None | 60 | 6.9% |
| Calvinist Church | 24 | 2.76% |
| Not found out | 15 | 1.72% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 9 | 1.03% |
| Total | 870 |
In year 2021 was 870 people by religion 396 from Roman Catholic Church, 350 from Greek Catholic Church, 60 from None, 24 from Calvinist Church, 15 from Not found out, 9 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 8 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 1 from Apostolic Church.
Culture
There are currently two active folklore groups in the village – men's Užan and women's Pajtaški. The village has a soccer pitch, a gym and it is also known for its tradition in firemen competitions.
