Vyšný Orlík
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Vyšný Orlík Location of Vyšný Orlík in the Prešov Region Vyšný Orlík Location of Vyšný Orlík in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°21′N 21°30′E / 49.35°N 21.50°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1414 |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.78 km2 (5.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 264 m (866 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 385 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 901 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
| Website | www |
Vyšný Orlík is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
The village was first mentioned in 1414 and had various names throughout history such as Felsoodor (1907-1913) and later, Vyšný Orlík. The Greek Catholic church of the Accession of the Lord was established in 1793 and this village is predominantly Carpatho-Rusyn Greek Catholic.
A more detailed history with photographs can be found at....
Vyšný Orlík - The Carpathian Connection
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 264 metres (866 ft)[3] and covers an area of 14.78 km2 (5.71 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 367 | 413 | 376 | 385 |
| Difference | +12.53% | −8.95% | +2.39% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 385 | 385 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 385 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 272 | 70.64% |
| Rusyn | 172 | 44.67% |
| Romani | 51 | 13.24% |
| Ukrainian | 16 | 4.15% |
| Not found out | 13 | 3.37% |
| Total | 385 |
In year 2021 was 385 people by ethnicity 272 as Slovak, 172 as Rusyn, 51 as Romani, 16 as Ukrainian, 13 as Not found out, 1 as Russian and 1 as French.
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 | 169 | 43.9% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 147 | 38.18% |
| None | 32 | 8.31% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 20 | 5.19% |
| Not found out | 10 | 2.6% |
| Total | 385 |
In year 2021 was 385 people by religion 169 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 147 from Greek Catholic Church, 32 from None, 20 from Roman Catholic Church, 10 from Not found out, 3 from Church of the Brethren, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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.
External links
- Media related to Vyšný Orlík at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website