Oľšinkov
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Oľšinkov Location of Oľšinkov in the Prešov Region Oľšinkov Location of Oľšinkov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°12′N 22°03′E / 49.20°N 22.05°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Medzilaborce District |
| First mentioned | 1567 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.65 km2 (2.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 443 m (1,453 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 22 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 671 6[3] |
| Area code | +421 57[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ML |
| Website | olsinkov |
Oľšinkov (Rusyn: Вільшынків; Hungarian: Meggyfalu) is a village and municipality in the Medzilaborce District in the Prešov Region of far north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1567. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Oľšinkov was part of Zemplén County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1944, it was part of the Slovak Republic. On 30 October 1944, the Red Army dislodged the Wehrmacht from Oľšinkov and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 443 metres (1,453 ft)[3] and covers an area of 7.65 km2 (2.95 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 57 | 34 | 27 | 22 |
| Difference | −40.35% | −20.58% | −18.51% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 21 | 22 |
| Difference | +4.76% |
It has a population of 22 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Rusyn | 17 | 85% |
| Slovak | 5 | 25% |
| Ukrainian | 3 | 15% |
| Not found out | 1 | 5% |
| Total | 20 |
In year 2021 was 20 people by ethnicity 17 as Rusyn, 5 as Slovak, 3 as Ukrainian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 18 | 90% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 2 | 10% |
| Total | 20 |
In year 2021 was 20 people by religion 18 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 2 from Greek Catholic Church.
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.