Veľký Slivník
Village and municipality in Slovakia
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Veľký Slivník (Hungarian: Nagyszilva) is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.12°N 21.28°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Prešov District |
| First mentioned | 1282 |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.08 km2 (2.35 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 391 m (1,283 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 322 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 826 7[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PO |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1282.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 391 metres (1,283 ft)[2] and covers an area of 6.08 km2 (2.35 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 295 | 318 | 343 | 322 |
| Difference | +7.79% | +7.86% | −6.12% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 324 | 322 |
| Difference | −0.61% |
It has a population of 322 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 322 people by ethnicity 319 as Slovak, 3 as Not found out, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Czech and 1 as Other.
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 | 295 | 91.61% |
| None | 17 | 5.28% |
| Not found out | 4 | 1.24% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 4 | 1.24% |
| Total | 322 |
In year 2021 was 322 people by religion 295 from Roman Catholic Church, 17 from None, 4 from Not found out, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
