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  Ruská Voľa Location of Ruská Voľa in the Prešov Region  Ruská Voľa Location of Ruská Voľa in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°06′N 21°35′E / 49.10°N 21.59°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Vranov nad Topľou District |
| First mentioned | 1357 |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.18 km2 (2.39 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 282 m (925 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 90 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 943 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | VT |
| Website | www |
Ruská Voľa (Hungarian: Kisszabados, until 1899: Orosz-Volya; Ukrainian: Руська Воля, romanized: Rus’ka Volia) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1357. Other names of the municipality: 1588 Nowawolya, Volya, 1635 Volya, noviter sicata, 1773 Ruska Wolya, Orosz-Volya, 1786 Orosz Wolya, 1808 Orosz-Alsó-Vólya et Orosz Felso-Volya, Ruská Wola, 1863 Oroszvolya, 1907 Poprádokros, 1920 Ruská Voľa, 1960 Ruská Voľa, in Hungarian Poprádokros
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 282 metres (925 ft)[2] and covers an area of 6.18 km2 (2.39 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 82 | 73 | 82 | 90 |
| Difference | −10.97% | +12.32% | +9.75% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 90 | 90 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 90 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 80 | 93.02% |
| Romani | 44 | 51.16% |
| Rusyn | 9 | 10.46% |
| Not found out | 1 | 1.16% |
| Total | 86 |
In year 2021 was 86 people by ethnicity 80 as Slovak, 44 as Romani, 9 as Rusyn and 1 as Not found out.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 75 | 87.21% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 5 | 5.81% |
| None | 3 | 3.49% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 1 | 1.16% |
| Not found out | 1 | 1.16% |
| Evangelical Church | 1 | 1.16% |
| Total | 86 |
In year 2021 was 86 people by religion 75 from Greek Catholic Church, 5 from Roman Catholic Church, 3 from None, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Not found out and 1 from Evangelical 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.
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