Bretejovce
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Bretejovce Location of Bretejovce in the Prešov Region Bretejovce Location of Bretejovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°50′N 21°17′E / 48.83°N 21.29°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Prešov District |
| First mentioned | 1289 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pavel Mylan |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.37 km2 (1.69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 215 m (705 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 475 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 820 3[3] |
| Area code | +421 51[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PO |
| Website | www |
Bretejovce (Hungarian: Sárosberettő or Berettő) is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
The village was first mentioned in historical records in 1289.[4] Before 1918, it was part of Sáros county in Austria-Hungary.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 215 metres (705 ft)[3] and covers an area of 4.37 km2 (1.69 sq mi) (2025).[5]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 382 | 364 | 390 | 475 |
| Difference | −4.71% | +7.14% | +21.79% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 472 | 475 |
| Difference | +0.63% |
It has a population of 475 people (31 December 2025).[7]
In 1787, the village had 37 houses and 323 inhabitants. In 1828, 50 houses and 383 inhabitants. In 1900, there were 351 residents.[4]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 423 | 97.46% |
| Not found out | 11 | 2.53% |
| Rusyn | 8 | 1.84% |
| Czech | 7 | 1.61% |
| Total | 434 |
In year 2021 was 434 people by ethnicity 423 as Slovak, 11 as Not found out, 8 as Rusyn, 7 as Czech, 2 as Hungarian, 2 as Other and 1 as Russian.
Note on population: The difference values of population numbers in the table "Population statistic" and in the sections "Ethnicity" & "Religion" is caused by the use of various statistical methods.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 301 | 69.35% |
| Evangelical Church | 45 | 10.37% |
| None | 33 | 7.6% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 23 | 5.3% |
| Not found out | 11 | 2.53% |
| Baptists Church | 6 | 1.38% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 5 | 1.15% |
| Total | 434 |
In year 2021 was 434 people by religion 301 from Roman Catholic Church, 45 from Evangelical Church, 33 from None, 23 from Greek Catholic Church, 11 from Not found out, 6 from Baptists Church, 5 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 3 from Other, 2 from Apostolic Church, 1 from Calvinist Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Landmarks
Bretejovce's Roman Catholic church, The Seven Sorrows of Mary or, Our Lady of Sorrows, (Slovak: Kostol Sedembolestnej Panny Márie), was built in the baroque style in 1785,[11] and sits at the top of a hill at the end of the main side street in the village. The church is part of the Budimir parish, and part of the Košice archdiocese. The village's coat of arms incorporates the symbol for the Seven Sorrows of Mary, seven swords piercing a heart.
See also
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ a b Obec Bretejovce: História, archived from the original on 16 October 2013, retrieved 13 October 2013
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ Katolícke farnosti Košíc a okolia, retrieved 13 October 2013
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1747–1896 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1819–1898 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787–1895 (parish B)