Medvedie
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| Coordinates: 49°24′N 21°39′E / 49.40°N 21.65°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1572 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.04 km2 (1.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 365 m (1,198 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 43 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 900 4[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
| Website | medvedie |
Medvedie (Rusyn: Медведже; Hungarian: Kismedvés, until 1899: Medvedze) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1572.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 365 metres (1,198 ft)[3] and covers an area of 5.04 km2 (1.95 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 75 | 57 | 47 | 43 |
| Difference | −24% | −17.54% | −8.51% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 45 | 43 |
| Difference | −4.44% |
It has a population of 43 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Rusyn | 34 | 77.27% |
| Slovak | 24 | 54.54% |
| Russian | 6 | 13.63% |
| Polish | 2 | 4.54% |
| Ukrainian | 1 | 2.27% |
| Total | 44 |
In year 2021 was 44 people by ethnicity 34 as Rusyn, 24 as Slovak, 6 as Russian, 2 as Polish and 1 as Ukrainian.
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 | 35 | 79.55% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 5 | 11.36% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 4 | 9.09% |
| Total | 44 |
In year 2021 was 44 people by religion 35 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from Roman Catholic Church and 4 from Greek Catholic Church.
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 Medvedie at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
