| Kavečany | |
| Settlement Type: | Borough |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Slovakia |
| Subdivision Type2: | Region |
| Subdivision Name2: | Košice |
| Subdivision Type3: | District |
| Subdivision Name3: | Košice I |
| Pushpin Map: | Slovakia |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of Kavečany in Slovakia |
| Established Title1: | Village |
| Established Date1: | 1347 (first known record) |
| Established Title2: | Borough |
| Established Date2: | 1976 |
| Area Total Km2: | 10.05 |
| Elevation M: | 453 |
| Population As Of: | 31 December 2017 |
| Population Total: | 1,310 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 040 01 |
| Area Code: | +421-55 |
| Blank Name: | Car plate |
| Blank Info: | KE |
| Website: | www.kosicekavecany.sk |
| Footnotes: | Source [1] |
| Demographics Type1: | Population by ethnicity (2011) |
| Demographics1 Footnotes: | [2] |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Slovak |
| Demographics1 Info1: | 95.2% |
| Demographics1 Title2: | Hungarian |
| Demographics1 Info2: | 0.2% |
| Demographics1 Title3: | Rusyn |
| Demographics1 Info3: | 0.2% |
| Demographics1 Title4: | Other |
| Demographics1 Info4: | 0.5% |
| Demographics1 Title5: | Unreported |
| Demographics1 Info5: | 3.9% |
| Demographics Type2: | Population by religion (2011) |
| Demographics2 Footnotes: | [3] |
| Demographics2 Title1: | Roman Catholic |
| Demographics2 Info1: | 82.5% |
| Demographics2 Title2: | Calvinist |
| Demographics2 Info2: | 1.3% |
| Demographics2 Title3: | Greek Catholic |
| Demographics2 Info3: | 0.9% |
| Demographics2 Title4: | Lutheran |
| Demographics2 Info4: | 0.8% |
| Demographics2 Title5: | Other |
| Demographics2 Info5: | 1.8% |
| Demographics2 Title6: | Non-religious |
| Demographics2 Info6: | 7.3% |
| Demographics2 Title7: | Unreported |
| Demographics2 Info7: | 5.4% |
Kavečany (Hungarian: Kavocsán) is a borough (city ward) of Košice, Slovakia. The borough is situated 6 km northwest of Košice, at an altitude of roughly above sea level, in the Košice I district. Kavečany retains a rural character, with a population of more than 1150 inhabitants. It's known mostly as a place for recreation and relaxation. Kavečany is famous for its ski center, summer toboggan track, and the Košice Zoo.
Until 1976, Kavečany was a separate municipality, classified as a village. In 1976, it was merged with the city of Košice and became one of its outer boroughs, as part of the urban Košice I district.
The village of Kavečany first appeared in written records in 1347.
Kavečany is a popular place mostly for recreational activities. The ski resort offers a variety of services including snowmaking. There are excellent conditions for both cross-country and downhill skiing here. Other local attractions include the summer toboggan track and the third-largest zoological garden in Europe. The surrounding countryside offers many hiking and biking trails which extend to the great and attractive area of Čierna Hora.
The most interesting cultural and social events during the year are associated with the local folklore ensemble "Kavečianka", who preserves the traditions of their ancestors through songs and dance routines.
The annual half marathon run and the new motocross race are the most significant sports events in the village.