Brezovec, Slovakia
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Brezovec Location of Brezovec in the Prešov Region Brezovec Location of Brezovec in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°56′N 22°25′E / 48.93°N 22.42°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Snina District |
| First mentioned | 1600 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Michal Hakulin (Independent) |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.42 km2 (1.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 269 m (883 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 36 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 677 3[3] |
| Area code | +421 57[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SV |
Brezovec (Rusyn: Березовець, Hungarian: Berezóc) is a village and municipality in Snina District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1600. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Zemplén County within the Kingdom of Hungary. In 1939, it was for a short time part of the newly-established Slovak Republic. From 1939 to 1944, it was part of Hungary as a result of the Slovak–Hungarian War. In the autumn of 1944, the Red Army entered Brezovec and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 269 metres (883 ft)[3] and covers an area of 3.42 km2 (1.32 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 79 | 53 | 42 | 36 |
| Difference | −32.91% | −20.75% | −14.28% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 36 | 36 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 36 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 21 | 53.84% |
| Rusyn | 19 | 48.71% |
| Hungarian | 4 | 10.25% |
| Ukrainian | 2 | 5.12% |
| Not found out | 2 | 5.12% |
| Total | 39 |
In year 2021 was 39 people by ethnicity 21 as Slovak, 19 as Rusyn, 4 as Hungarian, 2 as Ukrainian and 2 as Not found out.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 24 | 61.54% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 6 | 15.38% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 4 | 10.26% |
| Not found out | 3 | 7.69% |
| Calvinist Church | 1 | 2.56% |
| None | 1 | 2.56% |
| Total | 39 |
In year 2021 was 39 people by religion 24 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 6 from Roman Catholic Church, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Not found out, 1 from Calvinist Church and 1 from None.
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): 1783-1895 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1833-1929 (parish B)
See also
References
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- ^ "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.
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- ^ "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.