Petkovce
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Petkovce (Hungarian: Petkes, until 1899: Petkócz) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.02°N 21.60°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Vranov nad Topľou District |
| First mentioned | 1363 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.35 km2 (1.68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 209 m (686 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 133 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 943 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | VT |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1363.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 209 metres (686 ft)[2] and covers an area of 4.35 km2 (1.68 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 144 | 147 | 148 | 133 |
| Difference | +2.08% | +0.68% | −10.13% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 133 | 133 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 133 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 135 people by ethnicity 134 as Slovak, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Russian and 1 as Not found out.
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 | 92 | 68.15% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 38 | 28.15% |
| Evangelical Church | 2 | 1.48% |
| None | 2 | 1.48% |
| Total | 135 |
In year 2021 was 135 people by religion 92 from Greek Catholic Church, 38 from Roman Catholic Church, 2 from Evangelical Church, 2 from None and 1 from Not found out.
