Nižná Sitnica
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  Nižná Sitnica Location of Nižná Sitnica in the Prešov Region  Nižná Sitnica Location of Nižná Sitnica in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°04′N 21°48′E / 49.07°N 21.80°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Humenné District |
| First mentioned | 1408 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.17 km2 (3.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 169 m (554 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 303 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 940 7[3] |
| Area code | +421 57[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | HE |
| Website | www |
Nižná Sitnica is a village and municipality in Humenné District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1408.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 169 metres (554 ft)[3] and covers an area of 9.17 km2 (3.54 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 368 | 365 | 328 | 303 |
| Difference | −0.81% | −10.13% | −7.62% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 300 | 303 |
| Difference | +1% |
It has a population of 303 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 293 | 97.99% |
| Rusyn | 5 | 1.67% |
| Not found out | 4 | 1.33% |
| Total | 299 |
In year 2021 was 299 people by ethnicity 293 as Slovak, 5 as Rusyn, 4 as Not found out, 1 as Czech, 1 as Polish, 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 | 267 | 89.3% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 12 | 4.01% |
| Not found out | 7 | 2.34% |
| None | 5 | 1.67% |
| Other | 4 | 1.34% |
| Total | 299 |
In year 2021 was 299 people by religion 267 from Roman Catholic Church, 12 from Greek Catholic Church, 7 from Not found out, 5 from None, 4 from Other, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 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.