Drienovec (Hungarian: Somodi) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 188 metres (617 ft)[3] and covers an area of 28.07 km2 (10.84 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1686 | 1787 | 2229 | 2532 |
| Difference | +5.99% | +24.73% | +13.59% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2486 | 2532 |
| Difference | +1.85% |
It has a population of 2532 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1261 | 53.29% |
| Hungarian | 485 | 20.49% |
| Not found out | 397 | 16.77% |
| Romani | 378 | 15.97% |
| Total | 2366 |
In year 2021 was 2366 people by ethnicity 1261 as Slovak, 485 as Hungarian, 397 as Not found out, 378 as Romani, 7 as Jewish, 4 as Other, 3 as Czech, 3 as French, 2 as Rusyn, 2 as German, 1 as Irish, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Italian and 1 as Russian.
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 | 1719 | 72.65% |
| Not found out | 383 | 16.19% |
| None | 168 | 7.1% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 32 | 1.35% |
| Calvinist Church | 29 | 1.23% |
| Total | 2366 |
In year 2021 was 2366 people by religion 1719 from Roman Catholic Church, 383 from Not found out, 168 from None, 32 from Greek Catholic Church, 29 from Calvinist Church, 11 from Evangelical Church, 8 from Jewish community, 7 from Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Other, 2 from Ad hoc movements and 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive “Statny Archiv in Kosice, Slovakia”
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1859-1891 (parish A)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1727-1904 (parish B)
See also
References
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- ^ “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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