Girovce
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Girovce Location of Girovce in the Prešov Region Girovce Location of Girovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°01′N 21°46′E / 49.02°N 21.77°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Vranov nad Topľou District |
| First mentioned | 1408 |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.74 km2 (1.06 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 143 m (469 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 51 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 940 6[3] |
| Area code | +421 57[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | VT |
| Website | girovce |
Girovce (Hungarian: Gerlefalva, until 1899: Girócz) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1408.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 143 metres (469 ft)[3] and covers an area of 2.74 km2 (1.06 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 86 | 70 | 62 | 51 |
| Difference | −18.60% | −11.42% | −17.74% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 51 | 51 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 51 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 55 | 100% |
| Czech | 2 | 3.63% |
| Rusyn | 1 | 1.81% |
| Total | 55 |
In year 2021 was 55 people by ethnicity 55 as Slovak, 2 as Czech and 1 as Rusyn.
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 | 42 | 76.36% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 9 | 16.36% |
| None | 4 | 7.27% |
| Total | 55 |
In year 2021 was 55 people by religion 42 from Roman Catholic Church, 9 from Greek Catholic Church and 4 from None.
See also
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.
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): 1795-1895 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1802-1895 (parish B)