Renčišov
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Renčišov is a village and municipality in Sabinov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.10°N 20.97°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Sabinov District |
| First mentioned | 1389 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.86 km2 (3.42 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 633 m (2,077 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 168 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 826 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 51[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SB |
| Website | rencisov |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1389.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 633 metres (2,077 ft)[2] and covers an area of 8.86 km2 (3.42 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 177 | 182 | 169 | 168 |
| Difference | +2.82% | −7.14% | −0.59% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 171 | 168 |
| Difference | −1.75% |
It has a population of 168 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 179 people by ethnicity 171 as Slovak, 16 as Rusyn, 3 as Ukrainian, 2 as Not found out and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 117 | 65.36% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 39 | 21.79% |
| None | 13 | 7.26% |
| Apostolic Church | 5 | 2.79% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 4 | 2.23% |
| Total | 179 |
In year 2021 was 179 people by religion 117 from Greek Catholic Church, 39 from Roman Catholic Church, 13 from None, 5 from Apostolic Church, 4 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
