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 | 5.10 km2 (1.97 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 235 m (771 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 107 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 861 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BJ |
Kožany is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
History
[edit]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
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 235 metres (771 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.10 km2 (1.97 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 125 | 135 | 115 | 107 |
| Difference | +8% | −14.81% | −6.95% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 102 | 107 |
| Difference | +4.90% |
It has a population of 107 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
[edit]| 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 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
[edit]| 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
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- 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.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 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.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "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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