Stretavka
Stretavka
Kisszeretva | |
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Stretavka Location of Stretavka in the Košice Region Stretavka Location of Stretavka in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°37′N 21°59′E / 48.62°N 21.98°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice Region |
| District | Michalovce District |
| First mentioned | 1266 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.86 km2 (1.88 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 103 m (338 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 157 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 721 3[3] |
| Area code | +421 56[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MI |
| Website | obecstretavka |
Stretavka (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈstretawka]; Hungarian: Kisszeretva) is a small village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1266.[4] Archaeological investigations in the municipal area have uncovered traces of settlements dating from the Bronze Age, as well as from the Hallstatt and La Tène periods.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 103 metres (338 ft)[3] and covers an area of 4.86 km2 (1.88 sq mi) (2024).[5]
The neighbouring municipalities are Stretava to the north and northeast, Pavlovce nad Uhom to the east and south, Krišovská Liesková to the south, Drahňov to the southwest, and Budkovce to the west and northwest.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
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| Count | 205 | 183 | 192 | 157 |
| Difference | −10.73% | +4.91% | −18.22% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 154 | 157 |
| Difference | +1.94% |
It has a population of 157 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 142 | 91.02% |
| Not found out | 8 | 5.12% |
| Polish | 7 | 4.48% |
| Russian | 2 | 1.28% |
| Total | 156 |
In year 2021 was 156 people by ethnicity 142 as Slovak, 8 as Not found out, 7 as Polish, 2 as Russian, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Czech, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Rusyn and 1 as Hungarian.
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 |
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| Roman Catholic Church | 61 | 39.1% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 45 | 28.85% |
| None | 18 | 11.54% |
| Not found out | 12 | 7.69% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 11 | 7.05% |
| Calvinist Church | 7 | 4.49% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 2 | 1.28% |
| Total | 156 |
In year 2021 was 156 people by religion 61 from Roman Catholic Church, 45 from Greek Catholic Church, 18 from None, 12 from Not found out, 11 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 7 from Calvinist Church and 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church.
Gallery
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Local branch of the Uh (Uzh) river near Stretavka
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Local branch of the Uh (Uzh) river near Stretavka
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Cabin on stilts near the Uh river branch
See also
- List of municipalities and towns in Michalovce District
- List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia
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.
- ^ "Stretavka - História - Okres Michalovce - E-OBCE.sk". www.e-obce.sk. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ "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.