Nižná Olšava
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  Nižná Olšava Location of Nižná Olšava in the Prešov Region  Nižná Olšava Location of Nižná Olšava in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°09′N 21°38′E / 49.15°N 21.63°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Stropkov District |
| First mentioned | 1390 |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.40 km2 (4.40 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 175 m (574 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 431 |
| 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 | niznaolsava |
Nižná Olšava (Hungarian: Alsóolsva) 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 1390.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 175 metres (574 ft)[3] and covers an area of 11.40 km2 (4.40 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 387 | 397 | 429 | 431 |
| Difference | +2.58% | +8.06% | +0.46% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 425 | 431 |
| Difference | +1.41% |
It has a population of 431 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 408 | 96.45% |
| Romani | 63 | 14.89% |
| Rusyn | 20 | 4.72% |
| Not found out | 8 | 1.89% |
| Total | 423 |
In year 2021 was 423 people by ethnicity 408 as Slovak, 63 as Romani, 20 as Rusyn, 8 as Not found out, 2 as Ukrainian, 1 as Czech 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 | 248 | 58.63% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 110 | 26% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 43 | 10.17% |
| None | 13 | 3.07% |
| Not found out | 6 | 1.42% |
| Total | 423 |
In year 2021 was 423 people by religion 248 from Roman Catholic Church, 110 from Greek Catholic Church, 43 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 13 from None, 6 from Not found out, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Other and 1 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 Nižná Olšava at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
