Osturňa
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Osturňa Location of Osturňa in the Prešov Region Osturňa Location of Osturňa in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°20′N 20°14′E / 49.33°N 20.23°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Kežmarok District |
| First mentioned | 1593 |
| Area | |
• Total | 41.28 km2 (15.94 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 723 m (2,372 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 277 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 597 9[3] |
| Area code | +421 52[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KK |
| Website | www |
Osturňa (Hungarian: Osztornya, German: Asthorn, Ukrainian: Остурня) is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.[4] The village was traditionally inhabited by Greek Catholic "Rusyny" and Gorals, as one of their westernmost settlements (together with Malá Franková and Veľká Franková).
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 723 metres (2,372 ft)[3] and covers an area of 41.28 km2 (15.94 sq mi) (2024).[5]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1593. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Osturňa was part of Szepes County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic. On 27 January 1945, the Red Army dislodged the Wehrmacht from Osturňa in the course of the Western Carpathian offensive and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 464 | 398 | 310 | 277 |
| Difference | −14.22% | −22.11% | −10.64% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 280 | 277 |
| Difference | −1.07% |
It has a population of 277 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 281 | 96.89% |
| Rusyn | 33 | 11.37% |
| Not found out | 4 | 1.37% |
| Polish | 3 | 1.03% |
| Total | 290 |
In year 2021 was 290 people by ethnicity 281 as Slovak, 33 as Rusyn, 4 as Not found out, 3 as Polish, 2 as Czech 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 | 242 | 83.45% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 29 | 10% |
| None | 14 | 4.83% |
| Not found out | 5 | 1.72% |
| Total | 290 |
In year 2021 was 290 people by religion 242 from Greek Catholic Church, 29 from Roman Catholic Church, 14 from None and 5 from Not found out.
Economy
Locals in the past had been engaged in agriculture and pasturage. At present its proximity of Ždiar and High Tatras is an asset. Inhabitants work in industrial facilities in Poprad or in recreational facilities in High Tatras. Inside the village are quite a few cottages and chalets for winter or summer holiday rent.
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.
- ^ "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
- ^ "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.