Ovčie
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Ovčie (Hungarian: Kisvitéz) is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 48.97°N 20.98°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Prešov District |
| First mentioned | 1320 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.15 km2 (1.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 479 m (1,572 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 678 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 823 8[2] |
| Area code | +421 51[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PO |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1320.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 479 metres (1,572 ft)[2] and covers an area of 3.15 km2 (1.22 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 635 | 670 | 670 | 678 |
| Difference | +5.51% | +0% | +1.19% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 679 | 678 |
| Difference | −0.14% |
It has a population of 678 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 661 people by ethnicity 631 as Slovak, 28 as Not found out, 2 as Czech, 2 as Romani and 1 as Ukrainian.
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 | 616 | 93.19% |
| Not found out | 26 | 3.93% |
| None | 16 | 2.42% |
| Total | 661 |
In year 2021 was 661 people by religion 616 from Roman Catholic Church, 26 from Not found out, 16 from None and 3 from Greek Catholic Church.
