Veľká Tŕňa
Veľká Tŕňa
Nagytoronya | |
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  Veľká Tŕňa Location of Veľká Tŕňa in the Košice Region  Veľká Tŕňa Location of Veľká Tŕňa in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°28′N 21°41′E / 48.47°N 21.68°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Trebišov District |
| First mentioned | 1220 |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.11 km2 (5.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 443 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 768 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 56[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | TV |
| Website | obecvelkatrna |
Veľká Tŕňa (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈʋeʎkaː ˈtr̩ːɲa]; Hungarian: Nagytoronya) is a village and municipality in the Trebišov District in the Košice Region of south-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1220.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 174 metres (571 ft)[3] and covers an area of 14.11 km2 (5.45 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 539 | 484 | 457 | 443 |
| Difference | −10.20% | −5.57% | −3.06% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 448 | 443 |
| Difference | −1.11% |
It has a population of 443 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 434 | 94.96% |
| Not found out | 21 | 4.59% |
| Hungarian | 9 | 1.96% |
| Total | 457 |
In year 2021 was 457 people by ethnicity 434 as Slovak, 21 as Not found out, 9 as Hungarian, 3 as Rusyn, 2 as Czech, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as Greek.
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 | 180 | 39.39% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 139 | 30.42% |
| Calvinist Church | 67 | 14.66% |
| None | 34 | 7.44% |
| Not found out | 22 | 4.81% |
| Evangelical Church | 5 | 1.09% |
| Total | 457 |
In year 2021 was 457 people by religion 180 from Greek Catholic Church, 139 from Roman Catholic Church, 67 from Calvinist Church, 34 from None, 22 from Not found out, 5 from Evangelical Church, 4 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 4 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Old Catholic Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Facilities
The village has a public library and a football pitch.
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.
