Brusnica, Slovakia
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| Coordinates: 49°09′N 21°42′E / 49.15°N 21.70°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Stropkov District |
| First mentioned | 1408 |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.28 km2 (5.51 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 191 m (627 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 292 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 903 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SP |
| Website | brusnica |
Brusnica (Rusyn: Брусніця; Hungarian: Borosnya) is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1408.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 191 metres (627 ft)[2] and covers an area of 14.28 km2 (5.51 sq mi) (2025).[1] The village has a significant Rusyn minority (32%) and smaller Romani minority (2%), along with the majority of Slovaks (65%).
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 317 | 431 | 410 | 292 |
| Difference | +35.96% | −4.87% | −28.78% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 293 | 292 |
| Difference | −0.34% |
It has a population of 292 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 235 | 76.29% |
| Rusyn | 121 | 39.28% |
| Not found out | 17 | 5.51% |
| Romani | 14 | 4.54% |
| Total | 308 |
In year 2021 was 308 people by ethnicity 235 as Slovak, 121 as Rusyn, 17 as Not found out, 14 as Romani, 3 as Ukrainian and 1 as Czech.
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 | 130 | 42.21% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 120 | 38.96% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 26 | 8.44% |
| None | 19 | 6.17% |
| Not found out | 12 | 3.9% |
| Total | 308 |
In year 2021 was 308 people by religion 130 from Greek Catholic Church, 120 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 26 from Roman Catholic Church, 19 from None, 12 from Not found out and 1 from Buddhism.
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): 1700-1897 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1831-1946 (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 Brusnica, Stropkov District at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Brusnica