Široké
Široké | |
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Široké Location of Široké in the Prešov Region Široké Location of Široké in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°00′N 20°56′E / 49.00°N 20.93°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Prešov District |
| First mentioned | 1320 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Stanislav Bartoš(2013-2022 |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.78 km2 (9.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,445 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 823 7[3] |
| Area code | +421 51[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PO |
| Website | www |
Široké (Hungarian: Siroka) is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1320.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 562 metres (1,844 ft)[3] and covers an area of 25.78 km2 (9.95 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 2221 | 2282 | 2461 | 2445 |
| Difference | +2.74% | +7.84% | −0.65% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2443 | 2445 |
| Difference | +0.08% |
It has a population of 2445 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 2367 | 97.16% |
| Not found out | 70 | 2.87% |
| Total | 2436 |
In year 2021 was 2436 people by ethnicity 2367 as Slovak, 70 as Not found out, 8 as Rusyn, 5 as Czech, 2 as Hungarian, 2 as Other, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Romani and 1 as Moravian.
Note on population The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because he has permanent residence there (he lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 2234 | 91.71% |
| None | 92 | 3.78% |
| Not found out | 60 | 2.46% |
| Total | 2436 |
In year 2021 was 2436 people by religion 2234 from Roman Catholic Church, 92 from None, 60 from Not found out, 23 from Greek Catholic Church, 10 from Evangelical Church, 7 from Other, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Apostolic Church.
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.