Vydrník
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Vydrník Location of Vydrník in the Prešov Region Vydrník Location of Vydrník in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°00′N 20°24′E / 49.00°N 20.40°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Poprad District |
| First mentioned | 1294 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.92 km2 (1.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 601 m (1,972 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,343 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 591 4[3] |
| Area code | +421 52[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PP |
| Website | www |
Vydrník (Hungarian: Védfalu, German: Wiedrig) is a village and large municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[4]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1294. It once had a lumber mill, which employed part of the inhabitants.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 601 metres (1,972 ft)[3] and covers an area of 4.92 km2 (1.90 sq mi) (2024).[5]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 846 | 974 | 1162 | 1343 |
| Difference | +15.13% | +19.30% | +15.57% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1320 | 1343 |
| Difference | +1.74% |
It has a population of 1343 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1254 | 97.36% |
| Romani | 57 | 4.42% |
| Not found out | 23 | 1.78% |
| Total | 1288 |
In year 2021 was 1288 people by ethnicity 1254 as Slovak, 57 as Romani, 23 as Not found out, 3 as Czech, 2 as Rusyn and 1 as Moravian.
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 | 1143 | 88.74% |
| None | 78 | 6.06% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 18 | 1.4% |
| Not found out | 17 | 1.32% |
| Total | 1288 |
In year 2021 was 1288 people by religion 1143 from Roman Catholic Church, 78 from None, 18 from Greek Catholic Church, 17 from Not found out, 11 from Evangelical Church, 8 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 7 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Calvinist Church and 1 from Old Catholic Church.
Economy and infrastructure
Part of the locals work in industrial facilities in Svit and Poprad. The cultural sightseeing is a classical church from the 19th century. Due to its train station, the village is a starting point for the tourists who spend their time in Slovenský raj mountain range.
Railway
The town lies on the Košice-Bohumín railway between Spišský Štiavnik and Letanovce stations.
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.
- ^ "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 12, 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
- ^ "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
- http://www.vydrnik.sk/ Official homepage