Stretavka
Stretavka
Kisszeretva | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
  Stretavka Location of Stretavka in the Košice Region  Stretavka Location of Stretavka in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°37′N 21°59′E / 48.62°N 21.98°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Michalovce District |
| First mentioned | 1266 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.86 km2 (1.88 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 103 m (338 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 157 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 721 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 56[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MI |
| Website | obecstretavka |
Stretavka (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈstretawka]; Hungarian: Kisszeretva) is a small village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1266.[4] Archaeological investigations in the municipal area have uncovered traces of settlements dating from the Bronze Age, as well as from the Hallstatt and La Tène periods.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 103 metres (338 ft)[2] and covers an area of 4.86 km2 (1.88 sq mi) (2025).[5]
The neighbouring municipalities are Stretava to the north and northeast, Pavlovce nad Uhom to the east and south, Krišovská Liesková to the south, Drahňov to the southwest, and Budkovce to the west and northwest.
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 205 | 180 | 188 | 157 |
| Difference | −12.19% | +4.44% | −16.48% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 157 | 157 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 157 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 142 | 91.02% |
| Not found out | 8 | 5.12% |
| Polish | 7 | 4.48% |
| Russian | 2 | 1.28% |
| Total | 156 |
In year 2021 was 156 people by ethnicity 142 as Slovak, 8 as Not found out, 7 as Polish, 2 as Russian, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Czech, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Rusyn and 1 as Hungarian.
Note on population: The difference values of population numbers in the table "Population statistic" and in the sections "Ethnicity" & "Religion" is caused by the use of various statistical methods.
Religion
[edit]| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 61 | 39.1% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 45 | 28.85% |
| None | 18 | 11.54% |
| Not found out | 12 | 7.69% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 11 | 7.05% |
| Calvinist Church | 7 | 4.49% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 2 | 1.28% |
| Total | 156 |
In year 2021 was 156 people by religion 61 from Roman Catholic Church, 45 from Greek Catholic Church, 18 from None, 12 from Not found out, 11 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 7 from Calvinist Church and 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church.
Gallery
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Local branch of the Uh (Uzh) river near Stretavka
Local branch of the Uh (Uzh) river near Stretavka
Cabin on stilts near the Uh river branch
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Stretavka - História - Okres Michalovce - E-OBCE.sk". www.e-obce.sk. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "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.
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