Studenec (Levoča District)
Village and municipality in Slovakia
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Studenec (Hungarian: Hidegpatak) is a village and municipality in Levoča District in the Prešov Region of central-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49°01′N 20°46′E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Levoča District |
| First mentioned | 1264 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.30 km2 (3.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 463 m (1,519 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 566 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 530 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 53[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | LE |
| Website | obecstudenec |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1264.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 463 metres (1,519 ft)[2] and covers an area of 8.30 km2 (3.20 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 483 | 498 | 482 | 566 |
| Difference | +3.10% | −3.21% | +17.42% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 540 | 566 |
| Difference | +4.81% |
It has a population of 566 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 482 people by ethnicity 464 as Slovak, 19 as Not found out, 3 as Czech, 2 as Other, 2 as Greek and 1 as Rusyn.
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 | 423 | 87.76% |
| None | 32 | 6.64% |
| Not found out | 17 | 3.53% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 9 | 1.87% |
| Total | 482 |
In year 2021 was 482 people by religion 423 from Roman Catholic Church, 32 from None, 17 from Not found out, 9 from Greek Catholic Church and 1 from Evangelical Church.
