Vyšná Olšava
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Vyšná Olšava Location of Vyšná Olšava in the Prešov Region Vyšná Olšava Location of Vyšná Olšava in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°10′N 21°36′E / 49.17°N 21.60°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Stropkov District |
| First mentioned | 1382 |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.77 km2 (5.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 204 m (669 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 623 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 903 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SP |
| Website | vysnaolsava |
Vyšná Olšava (Hungarian: Felsőolsva) 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 1382.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 204 metres (669 ft)[3] and covers an area of 13.77 km2 (5.32 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 525 | 599 | 643 | 623 |
| Difference | +14.09% | +7.34% | −3.11% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 629 | 623 |
| Difference | −0.95% |
It has a population of 623 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 583 | 90.95% |
| Rusyn | 77 | 12.01% |
| Not found out | 46 | 7.17% |
| Romani | 15 | 2.34% |
| Total | 641 |
In year 2021 was 641 people by ethnicity 583 as Slovak, 77 as Rusyn, 46 as Not found out, 15 as Romani, 2 as Czech and 1 as Romanian.
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 | 509 | 79.41% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 50 | 7.8% |
| Not found out | 44 | 6.86% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 20 | 3.12% |
| None | 12 | 1.87% |
| Total | 641 |
In year 2021 was 641 people by religion 509 from Greek Catholic Church, 50 from Roman Catholic Church, 44 from Not found out, 20 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 12 from None, 4 from Calvinist Church and 2 from Evangelical 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.
External links
- Media related to Vyšná Olšava at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website