Šandal
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Šandal (Hungarian: Sandal) is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.18°N 21.62°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Stropkov District |
| First mentioned | 1427 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.88 km2 (4.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 252 m (827 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 314 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 910 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SP |
| Website | sandal |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1391.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 252 metres (827 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.88 km2 (4.20 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 310 | 305 | 311 | 314 |
| Difference | −1.61% | +1.96% | +0.96% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 318 | 314 |
| Difference | −1.25% |
It has a population of 314 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 310 people by ethnicity 302 as Slovak, 20 as Rusyn, 3 as Not found out, 2 as Polish and 1 as Czech.
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 | 160 | 51.61% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 126 | 40.65% |
| None | 12 | 3.87% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 8 | 2.58% |
| Total | 310 |
In year 2021 was 310 people by religion 160 from Roman Catholic Church, 126 from Greek Catholic Church, 12 from None, 8 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Not found out, 1 from Other, 1 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Apostolic Church.
