Breznička, Stropkov District
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Breznička Location of Breznička in the Prešov Region Breznička Location of Breznička in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°13′N 21°42′E / 49.22°N 21.70°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Stropkov District |
| First mentioned | 1430 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.83 km2 (2.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 235 m (771 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 131 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 910 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SP |
| Website | www |
Breznička (Rusyn: Бережничка; Hungarian: Kisberezsnye) is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1430.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 235 metres (771 ft)[3] and covers an area of 5.83 km2 (2.25 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 133 | 127 | 122 | 131 |
| Difference | −4.51% | −3.93% | +7.37% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 131 | 131 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 131 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 115 | 90.55% |
| Rusyn | 44 | 34.64% |
| Romani | 3 | 2.36% |
| Total | 127 |
In year 2021 was 127 people by ethnicity 115 as Slovak, 44 as Rusyn, 3 as Romani and 1 as Not found out.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 107 | 84.25% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 8 | 6.3% |
| None | 7 | 5.51% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 5 | 3.94% |
| Total | 127 |
In year 2021 was 127 people by religion 107 from Greek Catholic Church, 8 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 7 from None and 5 from Roman Catholic Church.
Religion
According to the 2001 census, 93.3% were Greek Catholic, 4.5% Orthodox and 2.2% Roman Catholic.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
See also
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
External links
- Media related to Breznička at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Breznicka