Dobroslava
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Dobroslava Location of Dobroslava in the Prešov Region Dobroslava Location of Dobroslava in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°22′N 21°37′E / 49.37°N 21.62°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1600 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Vladimír Vančišin (Independent) |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.57 km2 (2.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 319 m (1,047 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 49 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 900 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
Dobroslava (Rusyn: Доброслава; Hungarian: Dobroszló, until 1899: Dobroszlava) 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 1600. The village is primarily inhabited by Rusyns. There was heavy fighting in and around the village as part of the Battle of the Dukla Pass in October 1944.[4]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 319 metres (1,047 ft)[3] and covers an area of 5.57 km2 (2.15 sq mi) (2024).[5]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 56 | 39 | 28 | 49 |
| Difference | −30.35% | −28.20% | +75% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 50 | 49 |
| Difference | −2% |
It has a population of 49 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 38 | 82.6% |
| Rusyn | 21 | 45.65% |
| Ukrainian | 3 | 6.52% |
| Not found out | 1 | 2.17% |
| Total | 46 |
In year 2021 was 46 people by ethnicity 38 as Slovak, 21 as Rusyn, 3 as Ukrainian and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 22 | 47.83% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 15 | 32.61% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 5 | 10.87% |
| None | 4 | 8.7% |
| Total | 46 |
In year 2021 was 46 people by religion 22 from Greek Catholic Church, 15 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from Roman Catholic Church and 4 from None.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia".
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1860-1895 (parish B)
See also
- Dobrosława, a Slavic name
- List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia
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.
- ^ Svidnik-Dobroslava Valley of Death
- ^ "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 Dobroslava at Wikimedia Commons
- Surnames of living people in Dobroslava