Pavlovce (Vranov nad Topľou District)
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Pavlovce (Hungarian: Kapipálvágása) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49°01′30″N 21°26′22″E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Vranov nad Topľou District |
| First mentioned | 1359 |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.57 km2 (6.78 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 266 m (873 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 844 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 943 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | VT |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1359.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 266 metres (873 ft)[2] and covers an area of 17.57 km2 (6.78 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 633 | 732 | 780 | 844 |
| Difference | +15.63% | +6.55% | +8.20% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 836 | 844 |
| Difference | +0.95% |
It has a population of 844 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 797 people by ethnicity 757 as Slovak, 29 as Not found out, 23 as Romani, 2 as Rusyn, 1 as Hungarian, 1 as Other, 1 as Bulgarian and 1 as English.
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 | 483 | 60.6% |
| Evangelical Church | 222 | 27.85% |
| Not found out | 30 | 3.76% |
| None | 27 | 3.39% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 25 | 3.14% |
| Total | 797 |
In year 2021 was 797 people by religion 483 from Roman Catholic Church, 222 from Evangelical Church, 30 from Not found out, 27 from None, 25 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality and 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church.
Government
The village relies on the tax and district offices, and fire brigade at Michalovce and relies on the police force and birth registry at Trhovište.
Economy
Sports
Transport
The village has a railway station.
