Nižný Orlík
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  Nižný Orlík Location of Nižný Orlík in the Prešov Region  Nižný Orlík Location of Nižný Orlík in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°20′N 21°32′E / 49.33°N 21.53°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1357 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.32 km2 (3.60 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 257 m (843 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 334 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 901 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
| Website | www |
Nižný Orlík (Rusyn: Нижнїй Верліх; Hungarian: Alsóodor) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1357.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 257 metres (843 ft)[3] and covers an area of 9.32 km2 (3.60 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 262 | 257 | 309 | 334 |
| Difference | −1.90% | +20.23% | +8.09% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 318 | 334 |
| Difference | +5.03% |
It has a population of 334 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 257 | 81.07% |
| Rusyn | 138 | 43.53% |
| Ukrainian | 13 | 4.1% |
| Not found out | 9 | 2.83% |
| Total | 317 |
In year 2021 was 317 people by ethnicity 257 as Slovak, 138 as Rusyn, 13 as Ukrainian, 9 as Not found out, 3 as Czech, 2 as Bulgarian and 1 as Russian.
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 | 124 | 39.12% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 120 | 37.85% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 34 | 10.73% |
| None | 27 | 8.52% |
| Not found out | 8 | 2.52% |
| Total | 317 |
In year 2021 was 317 people by religion 124 from Greek Catholic Church, 120 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 34 from Roman Catholic Church, 27 from None, 8 from Not found out, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Buddhism.
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 Nižný Orlík at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Nižný Orlík - The Carpathian Connection