Rafajovce (Hungarian: Máriakút, until 1899: Rafajócz) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.

Rafajovce
Municipality
Rafajovce is located in Prešov Region
Rafajovce
Rafajovce
Location of Rafajovce in the Prešov Region
Rafajovce is located in Slovakia
Rafajovce
Rafajovce
Location of Rafajovce in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°02′40″N 21°44′00″E / 49.04444°N 21.73333°E / 49.04444; 21.73333
Country Slovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictVranov nad Topľou
First mentioned1596
Area
 • Total
4.742 km2 (1.831 sq mi)
Elevation
185 m (607 ft)
Population
 • Total
170
 • Density36/km2 (93/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
094 05 (pošta Holčíkovce)
Area code+421-57
Car plateVT
Websiterafajovce.sk

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1596.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 185 metres and covers an area of 4.742 km². It has a population of about 170 people.

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