Kožany
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  Kožany Location of Kožany in the Prešov Region  Kožany Location of Kožany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°13′N 21°29′E / 49.22°N 21.49°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Bardejov District |
| First mentioned | 1427 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.20 km2 (2.01 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 235 m (771 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 102 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 861 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BJ |
Kožany is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1427.
This village is well known by the wooden church, which was built in the past and now it is attraction for the tourists and belongs to the collection of the wooden churches located in the eastern part of Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 235 metres (771 ft)[3] and covers an area of 5.20 km2 (2.01 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 128 | 138 | 119 | 102 |
| Difference | +7.81% | −13.76% | −14.28% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 99 | 102 |
| Difference | +3.03% |
It has a population of 102 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 82 | 78.84% |
| Not found out | 21 | 20.19% |
| Rusyn | 6 | 5.76% |
| Romani | 2 | 1.92% |
| Total | 104 |
In year 2021 was 104 people by ethnicity 82 as Slovak, 21 as Not found out, 6 as Rusyn and 2 as Romani.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 40 | 38.46% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 36 | 34.62% |
| Not found out | 21 | 20.19% |
| None | 5 | 4.81% |
| Evangelical Church | 2 | 1.92% |
| Total | 104 |
In year 2021 was 104 people by religion 40 from Greek Catholic Church, 36 from Roman Catholic Church, 21 from Not found out, 5 from None and 2 from Evangelical Church.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1817-1939 (parish B)
See also
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
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