Medvedie
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  Medvedie Location of Medvedie in the Prešov Region  Medvedie Location of Medvedie in Slovakia | |
| 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 | 5.06 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[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| 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
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1572.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 365 metres (1,198 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.06 km2 (1.95 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 73 | 56 | 45 | 43 |
| Difference | −23.28% | −19.64% | −4.44% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 43 | 43 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 43 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
[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.
- ↑ "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.
External links
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