Šmigovec
Šmigovec | |
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 Wooden church of the Ascencion of Christ | |
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  Šmigovec Location of Šmigovec in the Prešov Region  Šmigovec Location of Šmigovec in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°54′N 22°19′E / 48.90°N 22.32°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Snina District |
| First mentioned | 1569 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.13 km2 (2.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 321 m (1,053 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 75 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 677 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SV |
Šmigovec (Hungarian: Súgó, Rusyn: Шмиґовець) is a village and municipality in Snina District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1569. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Šmigovec was part of Zemplén County within the Kingdom of Hungary. In 1939, it was for a short time part of the Slovak Republic. As a result of the Slovak–Hungarian War of 1939, it was from 1939 to 1944 again part of Hungary. In the autumn of 1944, the Red Army entered Šmigovec and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 321 metres (1,053 ft)[2] and covers an area of 7.13 km2 (2.75 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 119 | 88 | 87 | 75 |
| Difference | −26.05% | −1.13% | −13.79% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 78 | 75 |
| Difference | −3.84% |
It has a population of 75 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 69 | 85.18% |
| Rusyn | 30 | 37.03% |
| Romani | 16 | 19.75% |
| Not found out | 5 | 6.17% |
| Czech | 2 | 2.46% |
| Hungarian | 2 | 2.46% |
| Total | 81 |
In year 2021 was 81 people by ethnicity 69 as Slovak, 30 as Rusyn, 16 as Romani, 5 as Not found out, 2 as Czech and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 47 | 58.02% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 19 | 23.46% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 6 | 7.41% |
| None | 5 | 6.17% |
| Not found out | 4 | 4.94% |
| Total | 81 |
In year 2021 was 81 people by religion 47 from Greek Catholic Church, 19 from Roman Catholic Church, 6 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from None and 4 from Not found out.
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 Šmigovec at Wikimedia Commons- http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
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