Jasenov, Humenné District
Jasenov | |
|---|---|
 Jasenov Castle | |
 Flag | |
  Jasenov Location of Jasenov in the Prešov Region  Jasenov Location of Jasenov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°55′N 21°54′E / 48.91°N 21.90°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Humenné District |
| First mentioned | 1279 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.89 km2 (4.98 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 157 m (515 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,243 |
| 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 |
Jasenov is a village and municipality in Humenné District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1279. Jasenov has a castle that dates from the mid-14th century, when it was owned by Phillip Drugeth. It was later destroyed in 1644.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 157 metres (515 ft)[2] and covers an area of 12.89 km2 (4.98 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1099 | 1157 | 1189 | 1243 |
| Difference | +5.27% | +2.76% | +4.54% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1210 | 1243 |
| Difference | +2.72% |
It has a population of 1243 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1158 | 98.21% |
| Rusyn | 45 | 3.81% |
| Total | 1179 |
In year 2021 was 1179 people by ethnicity 1158 as Slovak, 45 as Rusyn, 11 as Not found out, 7 as Czech, 7 as Ukrainian, 5 as Russian, 3 as Other and 2 as Italian.
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 | 975 | 82.7% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 86 | 7.29% |
| None | 75 | 6.36% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 23 | 1.95% |
| Total | 1179 |
In year 2021 was 1179 people by religion 975 from Roman Catholic Church, 86 from Greek Catholic Church, 75 from None, 23 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 6 from Ad hoc movements, 4 from Not found out, 3 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Other, 1 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Church of the Brethren.
Landmarks
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.
External links
Media related to Jasenov, Humenné District at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Jasenov