Valkovce
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Valkovce (Hungarian: Vajkvágása, until 1899: Valykócz; Rusyn: Вальківцї) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.17°N 21.53°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1382 |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.66 km2 (2.57 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 220 m (720 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 207 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 904 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
| Website | valkovce |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1382.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 220 metres (720 ft)[2] and covers an area of 6.66 km2 (2.57 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 231 | 229 | 216 | 207 |
| Difference | −0.86% | −5.67% | −4.16% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 206 | 207 |
| Difference | +0.48% |
It has a population of 207 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 212 people by ethnicity 200 as Slovak, 41 as Rusyn, 3 as Czech, 2 as Not found out, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as Hungarian.
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 | 156 | 73.58% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 37 | 17.45% |
| None | 7 | 3.3% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 5 | 2.36% |
| Evangelical Church | 3 | 1.42% |
| Total | 212 |
In year 2021 was 212 people by religion 156 from Greek Catholic Church, 37 from Roman Catholic Church, 7 from None, 5 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Not found out, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
