Chmeľovec (Hungarian: Tapolykomlós) is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
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History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1251.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 368 metres (1,207 ft) and covers an area of 7.28 km2 (2.81 sq mi) (2025).
Population
It has a population of 485 people (31 December 2025).
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 449 people by ethnicity 447 as Slovak, 7 as Rusyn and 6 as Not found out.
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 449 people by religion 338 from Roman Catholic Church, 66 from Evangelical Church, 21 from Greek Catholic Church, 20 from None, 3 from Not found out and 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788–1895 (parish B)
Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1724–1895 (parish A)