Ratvaj
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Ratvaj is a village and municipality in Sabinov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.12°N 21.20°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Sabinov District |
| First mentioned | 1374 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.31 km2 (2.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 419 m (1,375 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 161 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 826 6[2] |
| Area code | +421 51[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SB |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1374.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 419 metres (1,375 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.31 km2 (2.05 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 133 | 142 | 142 | 161 |
| Difference | +6.76% | +0% | +13.38% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 163 | 161 |
| Difference | −1.22% |
It has a population of 161 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 147 people by ethnicity 145 as Slovak, 2 as Not found out and 1 as Other.
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 | 131 | 89.12% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 7 | 4.76% |
| None | 7 | 4.76% |
| Total | 147 |
In year 2021 was 147 people by religion 131 from Roman Catholic Church, 7 from Greek Catholic Church, 7 from None, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Not found out.
