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
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
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
| 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
| 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
| 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
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
References
- 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
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