Pichne | |
|---|---|
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 Flag | |
| Coordinates: 49°02′N 22°08′E / 49.03°N 22.13°E / 49.03; 22.13 | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Snina District |
| First mentioned | 1312 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Michal Rohač (HLAS–SD) |
| Area | |
• Total | 16.82 km2 (6.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 278 m (912 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 548 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 690 13 |
| Area code | +421 573 |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SV |
| Website | www |
Pichne (Hungarian: Tüskés, Rusyn: Пыхнї) is a village and municipality in Snina District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1312. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Pichne was part of Zemplén County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1944, it was part of the Slovak Republic. In 1944, the Red Army dislodged the Wehrmacht from Pichne and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 278 metres (912 ft)3 and covers an area of 16.82 km2 (6.49 sq mi) (2025).4
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 553 | 556 | 568 | 548 |
| Difference | +0.54% | +2.15% | −3.52% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 547 | 548 |
| Difference | +0.18% |
It has a population of 548 people (31 December 2025).6
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 444 | 79.42% |
| Rusyn | 240 | 42.93% |
| Not found out | 32 | 5.72% |
| Ukrainian | 20 | 3.57% |
| Total | 559 |
In year 2021 was 559 people by ethnicity 444 as Slovak, 240 as Rusyn, 32 as Not found out, 20 as Ukrainian and 2 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
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 196 | 35.06% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 184 | 32.92% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 101 | 18.07% |
| None | 38 | 6.8% |
| Not found out | 31 | 5.55% |
| Total | 559 |
In year 2021 was 559 people by religion 196 from Greek Catholic Church, 184 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 101 from Roman Catholic Church, 38 from None, 31 from Not found out, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Islam, 2 from Apostolic Church, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
References
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.
- "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.
- "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.
