Breznica, Stropkov District
Breznica | |
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  Breznica Location of Breznica in the Prešov Region  Breznica Location of Breznica in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°10′N 21°40′E / 49.17°N 21.67°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Stropkov District |
| First mentioned | 1404 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.91 km2 (3.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 176 m (577 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 849 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 910 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SP |
| Website | www |
Breznica (Hungarian: Nagyberezsnye) 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 1404.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 176 metres (577 ft)[3] and covers an area of 9.91 km2 (3.83 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 645 | 725 | 813 | 849 |
| Difference | +12.40% | +12.13% | +4.42% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 848 | 849 |
| Difference | +0.11% |
It has a population of 849 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 795 | 97.66% |
| Romani | 64 | 7.86% |
| Rusyn | 28 | 3.43% |
| Total | 814 |
In year 2021 was 814 people by ethnicity 795 as Slovak, 64 as Romani, 28 as Rusyn, 6 as Ukrainian, 5 as Czech, 5 as Not found out, 3 as English, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as Other.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 662 | 81.33% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 96 | 11.79% |
| None | 37 | 4.55% |
| Total | 814 |
In year 2021 was 814 people by religion 662 from Roman Catholic Church, 96 from Greek Catholic Church, 37 from None, 8 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 6 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 4 from Evangelical Church and 1 from New Apostolic Church.
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): 1700-1897 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1842-1919 (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 Breznica at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Breznica