Sliepkovce
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Sliepkovce (Slovak pronunciation:[ˈslɪepkɔwtse], Hungarian:Dénesújfalu) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1345.
The original village lay several kilometres to the south of its current location, closer to the neighbouring village of Budkovce. Due to marshy conditions and frequent flooding in the original location, in the 1890s, the village was reestablished at a new location several kilometres to the north (its current location) and the original village was demolished. The efforts were financed and supported by Dénes Andrássy of the Andrássy family from Krásna Hôrka. The colloquial Hungarian name of the current village of Sliepkovce is Dénesújfalu ("Dennis-new-ville"), apparently adopted in honour of Andrássy's support for the 1890s project. This newer name has also become common in the Zemplín dialect of Slovak, as Deneš.
Geography
Themunicipalitylies at analtitudeof 105 metres (344ft)and covers anareaof 6.45km2(2.49sqmi) (2025).
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 712 | 717 | 751 | 760 |
| Difference | +0.70% | +4.74% | +1.19% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 771 | 760 |
| Difference | −1.42% |
It has a population of 760 people (31 December 2025).
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 760 people by ethnicity 739 as Slovak, 34 as Romani, 14 as Not found out, 5 as Czech, 3 as Ukrainian, 3 as Rusyn, 3 as Hungarian and 2 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 | 566 | 74.47% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 106 | 13.95% |
| None | 34 | 4.47% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 13 | 1.71% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 12 | 1.58% |
| Calvinist Church | 11 | 1.45% |
| Not found out | 10 | 1.32% |
| Total | 760 |
In year 2021 was 760 people by religion 566 from Roman Catholic Church, 106 from Greek Catholic Church, 34 from None, 13 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 12 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 11 from Calvinist Church, 10 from Not found out, 2 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Other, 1 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and 1 from Apostolic Church.
Culture
The village has a small public library, and a football pitch, built in 1946.
Transport
The village has three bus stops on its main street and is serviced by regular bus lines between Michalovce and Budkovce.
The nearest railway station is 6 kilometres away at Budkovce.
See also
- List of municipalities and towns in Michalovce District
- List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia