Vajkovce (Hungarian: Tarcavajkóc) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1630.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 209 metres (686 ft)[3] and covers an area of 3.88 km2 (1.50 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 486 | 519 | 789 | 935 |
| Difference | +6.79% | +52.02% | +18.50% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 933 | 935 |
| Difference | +0.21% |
It has a population of 935 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 840 | 89.26% |
| Not found out | 75 | 7.97% |
| Czech | 16 | 1.7% |
| Romani | 14 | 1.48% |
| Other | 14 | 1.48% |
| Hungarian | 13 | 1.38% |
| Rusyn | 12 | 1.27% |
| Total | 941 |
In year 2021 was 941 people by ethnicity 840 as Slovak, 75 as Not found out, 16 as Czech, 14 as Romani, 14 as Other, 13 as Hungarian, 12 as Rusyn, 1 as Russian, 1 as German and 1 as Bulgarian.
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 | 330 | 35.07% |
| None | 214 | 22.74% |
| Calvinist Church | 158 | 16.79% |
| Not found out | 71 | 7.55% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 69 | 7.33% |
| Evangelical Church | 61 | 6.48% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 10 | 1.06% |
| Total | 941 |
In year 2021 was 941 people by religion 330 from Roman Catholic Church, 214 from None, 158 from Calvinist Church, 71 from Not found out, 69 from Greek Catholic Church, 61 from Evangelical Church, 10 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 5 from Baptists Church, 5 from Apostolic Church, 4 from Islam, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Other, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Jehovah’s Witnesses and 1 from Buddhism.
References
- ^ “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.
- ^ “Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia – obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]”. Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ 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. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ a b “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.
External links
- [1] Archived 2007-11-16 at the Wayback Machine
