Rafajovce
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Rafajovce (Hungarian: Máriakút, until 1899: Rafajócz) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.04°N 21.73°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Vranov nad Topľou District |
| First mentioned | 1596 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.74 km2 (1.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 151 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 940 5[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | VT |
| Website | rafajovce |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1596.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 173 metres (568 ft)[2] and covers an area of 4.74 km2 (1.83 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 180 | 174 | 187 | 151 |
| Difference | −3.33% | +7.47% | −19.25% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 159 | 151 |
| Difference | −5.03% |
It has a population of 151 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 165 people by ethnicity 154 as Slovak, 10 as Rusyn, 5 as Czech, 2 as Hungarian, 2 as Other, 2 as Albanian, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Romani, 1 as Not found out and 1 as German.
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 |
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| Greek Catholic Church | 127 | 76.97% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 20 | 12.12% |
| None | 8 | 4.85% |
| Evangelical Church | 5 | 3.03% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 4 | 2.42% |
| Total | 165 |
In year 2021 was 165 people by religion 127 from Greek Catholic Church, 20 from Roman Catholic Church, 8 from None, 5 from Evangelical Church, 4 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
