Breznica, Stropkov District
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Breznica Location of Breznica in the Prešov Region Breznica Location of Breznica in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°10′N 21°40′E / 49.17°N 21.67°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Stropkov District |
| First mentioned | 1404 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.91 km2 (3.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 176 m (577 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 849 |
| 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 |
Breznica (Hungarian: Nagyberezsnye) 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 1404.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 176 metres (577 ft)[3] and covers an area of 9.91 km2 (3.83 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 645 | 725 | 813 | 849 |
| Difference | +12.40% | +12.13% | +4.42% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 848 | 849 |
| Difference | +0.11% |
It has a population of 849 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 795 | 97.66% |
| Romani | 64 | 7.86% |
| Rusyn | 28 | 3.43% |
| Total | 814 |
In year 2021 was 814 people by ethnicity 795 as Slovak, 64 as Romani, 28 as Rusyn, 6 as Ukrainian, 5 as Czech, 5 as Not found out, 3 as English, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as Other.
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 | 662 | 81.33% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 96 | 11.79% |
| None | 37 | 4.55% |
| Total | 814 |
In year 2021 was 814 people by religion 662 from Roman Catholic Church, 96 from Greek Catholic Church, 37 from None, 8 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 6 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 4 from Evangelical Church and 1 from New Apostolic Church.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1700-1897 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1842-1919 (parish B)
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 Breznica at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Breznica