Vyšný Orlík
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Vyšný Orlík Location of Vyšný Orlík in the Prešov Region Vyšný Orlík Location of Vyšný Orlík in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°21′N 21°30′E / 49.35°N 21.50°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1414 |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.78 km2 (5.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 264 m (866 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 385 |
| 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 |
Vyšný Orlík is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
The village was first mentioned in 1414 and had various names throughout history such as Felsoodor (1907-1913) and later, Vyšný Orlík. The Greek Catholic church of the Accession of the Lord was established in 1793 and this village is predominantly Carpatho-Rusyn Greek Catholic.
A more detailed history with photographs can be found at....
Vyšný Orlík - The Carpathian Connection
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 264 metres (866 ft)[3] and covers an area of 14.78 km2 (5.71 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 367 | 413 | 376 | 385 |
| Difference | +12.53% | −8.95% | +2.39% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 385 | 385 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 385 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 272 | 70.64% |
| Rusyn | 172 | 44.67% |
| Romani | 51 | 13.24% |
| Ukrainian | 16 | 4.15% |
| Not found out | 13 | 3.37% |
| Total | 385 |
In year 2021 was 385 people by ethnicity 272 as Slovak, 172 as Rusyn, 51 as Romani, 16 as Ukrainian, 13 as Not found out, 1 as Russian and 1 as French.
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 | 169 | 43.9% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 147 | 38.18% |
| None | 32 | 8.31% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 20 | 5.19% |
| Not found out | 10 | 2.6% |
| Total | 385 |
In year 2021 was 385 people by religion 169 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 147 from Greek Catholic Church, 32 from None, 20 from Roman Catholic Church, 10 from Not found out, 3 from Church of the Brethren, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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 Vyšný Orlík at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website