Vavrinec, Vranov nad Topľou District
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Vavrinec (Hungarian: Lőrincvágása, until 1899: Vavrinecz; Rusyn: Ваврінець) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49°03′N 21°36′E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Vranov nad Topľou District |
| First mentioned | 1363 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.44 km2 (2.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 281 m (922 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 55 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 943 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | VT |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1363.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 281 metres (922 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.44 km2 (2.10 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 74 | 62 | 60 | 55 |
| Difference | −16.21% | −3.22% | −8.33% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 59 | 55 |
| Difference | −6.77% |
It has a population of 55 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 55 people by ethnicity 52 as Slovak, 5 as Not found out, 2 as Rusyn and 1 as Russian.
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 | 44 | 80% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 6 | 10.91% |
| Not found out | 2 | 3.64% |
| Other | 1 | 1.82% |
| Evangelical Church | 1 | 1.82% |
| None | 1 | 1.82% |
| Total | 55 |
In year 2021 was 55 people by religion 44 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from Roman Catholic Church, 2 from Not found out, 1 from Other, 1 from Evangelical Church and 1 from None.
