Šarišské Sokolovce
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Šarišské Sokolovce is a village and municipality in Sabinov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.12°N 21.17°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Sabinov District |
| First mentioned | 1307 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.26 km2 (4.73 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 413 m (1,355 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 670 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 826 6[2] |
| Area code | +421 51[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SB |
| Website | www |
Names and etymology
History
The village was probably founded already in the 11th or the 12th century by Slovak falconers.[4] In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1307.[4]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 413 metres (1,355 ft)[2] and covers an area of 12.26 km2 (4.73 sq mi) (2025).[5]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 491 | 511 | 561 | 670 |
| Difference | +4.07% | +9.78% | +19.42% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 651 | 670 |
| Difference | +2.91% |
It has a population of 670 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 587 people by ethnicity 566 as Slovak, 25 as Not found out, 12 as Rusyn, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as English.
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 | 516 | 87.9% |
| Not found out | 21 | 3.58% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 20 | 3.41% |
| None | 19 | 3.24% |
| Evangelical Church | 7 | 1.19% |
| Total | 587 |
In year 2021 was 587 people by religion 516 from Roman Catholic Church, 21 from Not found out, 20 from Greek Catholic Church, 19 from None, 7 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
