Vydrník
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Vydrník Location of Vydrník in the Prešov Region Vydrník Location of Vydrník in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°00′N 20°24′E / 49.00°N 20.40°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Poprad District |
| First mentioned | 1294 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.92 km2 (1.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 601 m (1,972 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,343 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 591 4[3] |
| Area code | +421 52[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PP |
| Website | www |
Vydrník (Hungarian: Védfalu, German: Wiedrig) is a village and large municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[4]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1294. It once had a lumber mill, which employed part of the inhabitants.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 601 metres (1,972 ft)[3] and covers an area of 4.92 km2 (1.90 sq mi) (2024).[5]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 846 | 974 | 1162 | 1343 |
| Difference | +15.13% | +19.30% | +15.57% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1320 | 1343 |
| Difference | +1.74% |
It has a population of 1343 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1254 | 97.36% |
| Romani | 57 | 4.42% |
| Not found out | 23 | 1.78% |
| Total | 1288 |
In year 2021 was 1288 people by ethnicity 1254 as Slovak, 57 as Romani, 23 as Not found out, 3 as Czech, 2 as Rusyn and 1 as Moravian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 1143 | 88.74% |
| None | 78 | 6.06% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 18 | 1.4% |
| Not found out | 17 | 1.32% |
| Total | 1288 |
In year 2021 was 1288 people by religion 1143 from Roman Catholic Church, 78 from None, 18 from Greek Catholic Church, 17 from Not found out, 11 from Evangelical Church, 8 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 7 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Calvinist Church and 1 from Old Catholic Church.
Economy and infrastructure
Part of the locals work in industrial facilities in Svit and Poprad. The cultural sightseeing is a classical church from the 19th century. Due to its train station, the village is a starting point for the tourists who spend their time in Slovenský raj mountain range.
Railway
The town lies on the Košice-Bohumín railway between Spišský Štiavnik and Letanovce stations.
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 October 12, 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.
External links
- http://www.vydrnik.sk/ Official homepage