Ovčie (Hungarian: Kisvitéz) is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.

Ovčie
Village
Ovčie is located in Slovakia
Ovčie
Ovčie
Location of Ovčie in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°58′N 20°59′E / 48.967°N 20.983°E / 48.967; 20.983
CountrySlovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictPrešov
First mentioned1320
Area
 • Total
3.16 km2 (1.22 sq mi)
Elevation
488 m (1,601 ft)
Population
 (2004-12-31)
 • Total
678
 • Density210/km2 (560/sq mi)
Postal code
082 38
Car platePO
Websitewww.ovcie.sk

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1320.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 488 metres and covers an area of 3.157 km2. It has a population of about 680 people.