Beloveža
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| Coordinates: 49°17′N 21°22′E / 49.28°N 21.37°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Bardejov District |
| First mentioned | 1355 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.15 km2 (3.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 789 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 861 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BJ |
| Website | beloveza |
Beloveža (Rusyn: Біловежа, romanized: Bilovezha, Hungarian: Bélavézse) is a village and municipality in Bardejov District, in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1355. The Catholic church of St. Michael the Archangel of 1778 can be found in the village.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 295 metres (968 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.15 km2 (3.92 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 813 | 816 | 804 | 789 |
| Difference | +0.36% | −1.47% | −1.86% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 789 | 789 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 789 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 695 | 89.67% |
| Rusyn | 264 | 34.06% |
| Not found out | 11 | 1.41% |
| Ukrainian | 8 | 1.03% |
| Total | 775 |
In year 2021 was 775 people by ethnicity 695 as Slovak, 264 as Rusyn, 11 as Not found out, 8 as Ukrainian, 3 as Czech, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as Other.
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 | 620 | 80% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 78 | 10.06% |
| None | 45 | 5.81% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 13 | 1.68% |
| Evangelical Church | 10 | 1.29% |
| Not found out | 8 | 1.03% |
| Total | 775 |
In year 2021 was 775 people by religion 620 from Greek Catholic Church, 78 from Roman Catholic Church, 45 from None, 13 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 10 from Evangelical Church, 8 from Not found out and 1 from Other.
Genealogical resources
[edit]The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1750-1896 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1753-1906 (parish A)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 "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.
- 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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Media related to Beloveža at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- https://web.archive.org/web/20070427022352/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- Surnames of living people in Beloveza
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