Matovce

Matovce
Municipality
Flag of Matovce
Flag
Coat of arms of Matovce
Coat of arms
Matovce is located in Prešov Region
Matovce
Matovce
Location of Matovce in the Prešov Region
Matovce is located in Slovakia
Matovce
Matovce
Location of Matovce in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°08′N 21°33′E / 49.13°N 21.55°E / 49.13; 21.55
Country Slovakia
Region Prešov Region
DistrictSvidník District
First mentioned1423
Area
 • Total
4.01 km2 (1.55 sq mi)
Elevation
196 m (643 ft)
Population
 (2025)
 • Total
124
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
904 2
Area code+421 54
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)SK
Websitewww.matovce.sk

Matovce (Hungarian: Mátévágása) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1423.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 196 metres (643 ft) and covers an area of 4.01 km2 (1.55 sq mi) (2025).

Population

Population statistic (10 years)
Year1995200520152025
Count146132125124
Difference −9.58% −5.30% −0.8%
Population statistic
Year20242025
Count119124
Difference+4.20%

It has a population of 124 people (31 December 2025).

Ethnicity

Census 2021 (1+%)
EthnicityNumberFraction
Slovak11699.14%
Rusyn2622.22%
Total117

In year 2021 was 117 people by ethnicity 116 as Slovak and 26 as Rusyn.

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

Census 2021 (1+%)
ReligionNumberFraction
Greek Catholic Church9278.63%
Roman Catholic Church1714.53%
Eastern Orthodox Church65.13%
Total117

In year 2021 was 117 people by religion 92 from Greek Catholic Church, 17 from Roman Catholic Church, 6 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 1 from Evangelical Church.

References

  1. 1 2 "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  4. 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  5. ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  6. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  7. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  8. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.