Makovce
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Makovce (Hungarian: Mákos; Rusyn: Маківцї) is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.27°N 21.75°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Stropkov District |
| First mentioned | 1408 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.56 km2 (1.76 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 255 m (837 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 142 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 902 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SP |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1408.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 255 metres (837 ft)[2] and covers an area of 4.56 km2 (1.76 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 181 | 186 | 157 | 142 |
| Difference | +2.76% | −15.59% | −9.55% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 146 | 142 |
| Difference | −2.73% |
It has a population of 142 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 144 people by ethnicity 118 as Slovak, 58 as Rusyn, 5 as Ukrainian, 3 as Not found out and 1 as Czech.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 119 | 82.64% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 12 | 8.33% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 6 | 4.17% |
| None | 4 | 2.78% |
| Not found out | 3 | 2.08% |
| Total | 144 |
In year 2021 was 144 people by religion 119 from Greek Catholic Church, 12 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 6 from Roman Catholic Church, 4 from None and 3 from Not found out.
