Spišské Hanušovce
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Spišské Hanušovce (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈspiʂskeː ˈɦanuʂɔwtse], Hungarian: Hanusfalva, German: Henschau, Rusyn: Спіське Ганушовце) is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.33°N 20.34°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Kežmarok District |
| First mentioned | 1313 |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.29 km2 (5.52 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 593 m (1,946 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 769 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 590 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 52[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KK |
| Website | spisskehanusovce |
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 593 metres (1,946 ft)[2] and covers an area of 14.29 km2 (5.52 sq mi) (2025).[4]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1313. Locals have been engaged in forestry and sawmilling. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Spišské Hanušovce was part of Szepes County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic. On 27 January 1945, the Red Army dislodged the Wehrmacht from Spišské Hanušovce in the course of the Western Carpathian offensive and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 667 | 661 | 769 | 769 |
| Difference | −0.89% | +16.33% | +0% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 781 | 769 |
| Difference | −1.53% |
It has a population of 769 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 781 people by ethnicity 762 as Slovak, 104 as Not found out, 6 as Romani, 6 as Polish, 5 as Other, 4 as Rusyn, 2 as Czech 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 720 | 92.19% |
| None | 25 | 3.2% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 16 | 2.05% |
| Total | 781 |
In year 2021 was 781 people by religion 720 from Roman Catholic Church, 25 from None, 16 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from Not found out, 5 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Other and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Economy and infrastructure
The proximity of Pieniny and High Tatras touristic areas have developed tourism in the village. There are several ski slopes nearby. In the village, there is an ice hockey club.
