Richvald
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Richvald Location of Richvald in the Prešov Region Richvald Location of Richvald in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°17′N 21°12′E / 49.28°N 21.20°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Bardejov District |
| First mentioned | 1355 |
| Area | |
• Total | 21.84 km2 (8.43 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 373 m (1,224 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,023 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 850 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BJ |
| Website | www |
Richvald (German: Reichwald, rich forest) is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned as a German settlement in 1355.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 373 metres (1,224 ft)[3] and covers an area of 21.84 km2 (8.43 sq mi) (2024).[4]
The pronunciation of Richvald is not the same as the English word rich (meaning wealthy). The ch has the breathy sound of the German word ich (which is translated I in English).
During the time that Slovakia was part of Austria-Hungary, the village was listed on Hungarian maps under the name Erdovagas.
The German Luftwaffe took aerial photographs of this village and the surrounding countryside during World War II. Black and white images may be obtained from the US Department of the Interior, US Geological Survey.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1023 | 983 | 997 | 1023 |
| Difference | −3.91% | +1.42% | +2.60% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1011 | 1023 |
| Difference | +1.18% |
It has a population of 1023 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 975 | 97.89% |
| Romani | 16 | 1.6% |
| Not found out | 14 | 1.4% |
| Total | 996 |
In year 2021 was 996 people by ethnicity 975 as Slovak, 16 as Romani, 14 as Not found out, 8 as Czech, 4 as German, 3 as Rusyn, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Other and 1 as English.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church | 654 | 65.66% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 245 | 24.6% |
| None | 30 | 3.01% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 23 | 2.31% |
| Church of the Brethren | 13 | 1.31% |
| Not found out | 11 | 1.1% |
| Other and not ascertained christian church | 10 | 1% |
| Total | 996 |
In year 2021 was 996 people by religion 654 from Evangelical Church, 245 from Roman Catholic Church, 30 from None, 23 from Greek Catholic Church, 13 from Church of the Brethren, 11 from Not found out, 10 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Other and 1 from Buddhism.
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.