Pakostov
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Pakostov is a village and municipality in Humenné District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.10°N 21.83°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Humenné District |
| First mentioned | 1567 |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.37 km2 (5.55 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 188 m (617 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 431 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 940 7[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | HE |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1567.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 188 metres (617 ft)[2] and covers an area of 14.37 km2 (5.55 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 507 | 480 | 458 | 431 |
| Difference | −5.32% | −4.58% | −5.89% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 434 | 431 |
| Difference | −0.69% |
It has a population of 431 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 431 people by ethnicity 409 as Slovak, 25 as Rusyn, 9 as Not found out, 4 as Czech, 3 as Ukrainian and 1 as Italian.
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 | 296 | 68.68% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 112 | 25.99% |
| None | 11 | 2.55% |
| Not found out | 7 | 1.62% |
| Total | 431 |
In year 2021 was 431 people by religion 296 from Roman Catholic Church, 112 from Greek Catholic Church, 11 from None, 7 from Not found out, 3 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
