Veľký Slivník
municipality of Slovakia
Veľký Slivník (Hungarian: Nagyszilva) is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1282.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 391 metres (1,283 ft) and covers an area of 6.08 km2 (2.35 sq mi) (2025).
Population
It has a population of 322 people (31 December 2025).
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 322 people by ethnicity 319 as Slovak, 3 as Not found out, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Czech and 1 as Other.
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 322 people by religion 295 from Roman Catholic Church, 17 from None, 4 from Not found out, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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