Bžany, Stropkov District
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  Bžany Location of Bžany in the Prešov Region  Bžany Location of Bžany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°06′N 21°39′E / 49.10°N 21.65°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Stropkov District |
| First mentioned | 1410 |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.06 km2 (6.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 172 m (564 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 223 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 903 3[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SP |
| Website | bzany |
Bžany (Hungarian: Bodzás; Rusyn: Бжаны) 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 1410.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 172 metres (564 ft)[3] and covers an area of 17.06 km2 (6.59 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 144 | 172 | 168 | 223 |
| Difference | +19.44% | −2.32% | +32.73% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 229 | 223 |
| Difference | −2.62% |
It has a population of 223 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 199 | 92.55% |
| Rusyn | 31 | 14.41% |
| Romani | 26 | 12.09% |
| Not found out | 6 | 2.79% |
| Other | 4 | 1.86% |
| Czech | 3 | 1.39% |
| Total | 215 |
In year 2021 was 215 people by ethnicity 199 as Slovak, 31 as Rusyn, 26 as Romani, 6 as Not found out, 4 as Other, 3 as Czech and 2 as Ukrainian.
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 they have permanent residence there (they 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 | 115 | 53.49% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 43 | 20% |
| None | 25 | 11.63% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 24 | 11.16% |
| Not found out | 4 | 1.86% |
| Total | 215 |
In year 2021 was 215 people by religion 115 from Greek Catholic Church, 43 from Roman Catholic Church, 25 from None, 24 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 4 from Not found out, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Other and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1802-1895 (parish B)
See also
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 Bžany, Stropkov District at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Bzany