Ondavka
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Ondavka Location of Ondavka in the Prešov Region Ondavka Location of Ondavka in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°26′N 21°21′E / 49.43°N 21.35°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Bardejov District |
| First mentioned | 1618 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.46 km2 (1.34 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 481 m (1,578 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 10 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 863 6[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BJ |
Ondavka (Rusyn: Ондавка) is a small village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1618. The population peaked in 1928 at 190 residents. As of 2024, there are 11 people left in the village. By the late 2010s, the village had no mayor as there was nobody interested in running for the office and was so heavily indebted that the village hall was foreclosed. Nonetheless, the village resisted all initiatives to merge it with one of the surrounding villages.[4]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 481 metres (1,578 ft)[3] and covers an area of 3.46 km2 (1.34 sq mi) (2024).[5]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 42 | 33 | 18 | 10 |
| Difference | −21.42% | −45.45% | −44.44% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 11 | 10 |
| Difference | −9.09% |
It has a population of 10 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Rusyn | 11 | 73.33% |
| Slovak | 6 | 40% |
| Total | 15 |
In year 2021 was 15 people by ethnicity 11 as Rusyn and 6 as Slovak.
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 | 10 | 66.67% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 2 | 13.33% |
| None | 2 | 13.33% |
| Evangelical Church | 1 | 6.67% |
| Total | 15 |
In year 2021 was 15 people by religion 10 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from None and 1 from Evangelical Church.
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ Hečková, Ivana (20 August 2022). "Chceli ju zlúčiť s inou obcou, nepodarilo sa. Ondavka má dnes 15 obyvateľov". Aktuality.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 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.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.