Nižný Orlík
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Nižný Orlík Location of Nižný Orlík in the Prešov Region Nižný Orlík Location of Nižný Orlík in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°20′N 21°32′E / 49.33°N 21.53°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1357 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.32 km2 (3.60 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 257 m (843 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 334 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 901 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
| Website | www |
Nižný Orlík (Rusyn: Нижнїй Верліх; Hungarian: Alsóodor) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1357.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 257 metres (843 ft)[3] and covers an area of 9.32 km2 (3.60 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 262 | 257 | 309 | 334 |
| Difference | −1.90% | +20.23% | +8.09% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 318 | 334 |
| Difference | +5.03% |
It has a population of 334 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 257 | 81.07% |
| Rusyn | 138 | 43.53% |
| Ukrainian | 13 | 4.1% |
| Not found out | 9 | 2.83% |
| Total | 317 |
In year 2021 was 317 people by ethnicity 257 as Slovak, 138 as Rusyn, 13 as Ukrainian, 9 as Not found out, 3 as Czech, 2 as Bulgarian and 1 as Russian.
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 | 124 | 39.12% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 120 | 37.85% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 34 | 10.73% |
| None | 27 | 8.52% |
| Not found out | 8 | 2.52% |
| Total | 317 |
In year 2021 was 317 people by religion 124 from Greek Catholic Church, 120 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 34 from Roman Catholic Church, 27 from None, 8 from Not found out, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Buddhism.
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 Nižný Orlík at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- Nižný Orlík - The Carpathian Connection