Vaniškovce
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Vaniškovce is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.17°N 21.30°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Bardejov District |
| First mentioned | 1345 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.80 km2 (1.85 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 395 m (1,296 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 401 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 864 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BJ |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1345.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 395 metres (1,296 ft)[2] and covers an area of 4.80 km2 (1.85 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 343 | 335 | 385 | 401 |
| Difference | −2.33% | +14.92% | +4.15% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 401 | 401 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 401 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 355 people by ethnicity 353 as Slovak, 2 as Rusyn, 1 as Romani and 1 as Bulgarian.
Note on population: The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 333 | 93.8% |
| None | 9 | 2.54% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 5 | 1.41% |
| Other and not ascertained christian church | 4 | 1.13% |
| Total | 355 |
In year 2021 was 355 people by religion 333 from Roman Catholic Church, 9 from None, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Old Catholic Church and 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church.
