Falkušovce

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1290. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Zemplén County within the Kingdom of Hungary.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 103 metres (338 ft) and covers an area of 9.46 km2 (3.65 sq mi) (2025).

Population

It has a population of 665 people (31 December 2025).

Ethnicity

In year 2021 was 662 people by ethnicity 607 as Slovak, 36 as Romani, 28 as Not found out, 17 as Rusyn, 8 as Ukrainian, 5 as Czech and 1 as Hungarian.

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 662 people by religion 188 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 170 from Greek Catholic Church, 157 from Roman Catholic Church, 52 from None, 49 from Not found out, 13 from Calvinist Church, 11 from Evangelical Church, 9 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 5 from Church of the Brethren, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Other and 1 from Baptists Church.

Government

The village relies on the tax and district offices, and fire brigade at Michalovce and the police force at Trhovište.

Culture

The village had a small public library, a post office, and to this day has some food stores.

Sports

The village has a football pitch.

Transport

The nearest railway station is 6 kilometres away.

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): 1788-1897 (parish B)

Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1786-1922 (parish A)

Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1761-1896 (parish B)