Brestov, Humenné District
Brestov | |
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  Brestov Location of Brestov in the Prešov Region  Brestov Location of Brestov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°58′N 21°53′E / 48.97°N 21.89°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Humenné District |
| First mentioned | 1567 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.10 km2 (3.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 212 m (696 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 564 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 660 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | HE |
| Website | www |
Brestov (Hungarian: Alsóberek, until 1899: Homonna-Bresztó) is a village and municipality in Humenné District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia. The mayor is Ľudmila Nováková (Independent).
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1567.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 212 metres (696 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.10 km2 (3.90 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 503 | 541 | 598 | 564 |
| Difference | +7.55% | +10.53% | −5.68% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 569 | 564 |
| Difference | −0.87% |
It has a population of 564 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 576 | 96.8% |
| Rusyn | 33 | 5.54% |
| Total | 595 |
In year 2021 was 595 people by ethnicity 576 as Slovak, 33 as Rusyn, 5 as Romani, 4 as Ukrainian, 3 as Other, 2 as Czech, 2 as Not found out, 1 as Russian, 1 as Romanian, 1 as Polish and 1 as Moravian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 456 | 76.64% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 69 | 11.6% |
| None | 52 | 8.74% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 10 | 1.68% |
| Total | 595 |
In year 2021 was 595 people by religion 456 from Roman Catholic Church, 69 from Greek Catholic Church, 52 from None, 10 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 4 from Not found out, 2 from Apostolic Church, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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): 1802-1911 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1768-1946 (parish B)
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.