Domaňovce
municipality of Slovakia
Domaňovce is a village and municipality in Levoča District in the Prešov Region of central-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1258.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 436 metres (1,430 ft) and covers an area of 12.83 km2 (4.95 sq mi) (2025).
Population
It has a population of 914 people (31 December 2025).
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 907 people by ethnicity 889 as Slovak, 18 as Not found out, 8 as Romani, 4 as Rusyn, 3 as Czech, 1 as Other and 1 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
In year 2021 was 907 people by religion 829 from Roman Catholic Church, 35 from None, 17 from Not found out, 15 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Genealogical resources
Records for genealogical research are available at the state archive, Statny Archiv, in Levoca, Slovakia.
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