Jurkova Voľa
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  Jurkova Voľa Location of Jurkova Voľa in the Prešov Region  Jurkova Voľa Location of Jurkova Voľa in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°19′N 21°31′E / 49.32°N 21.52°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1600 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.41 km2 (2.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 76 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 890 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
| Website | jurkovavola |
Jurkova Voľa (Rusyn: Юркова Воля; Hungarian: Györgyfölde, until 1899: Jurko-Volya) is a village and municipality in the Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
Historical records of the village were first mentioned in 1600.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 295 metres (968 ft)[2] and covers an area of 7.41 km2 (2.86 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 85 | 74 | 82 | 76 |
| Difference | −12.94% | +10.81% | −7.31% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 77 | 76 |
| Difference | −1.29% |
It has a population of 76 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 63 | 75% |
| Rusyn | 43 | 51.19% |
| Ukrainian | 3 | 3.57% |
| Not found out | 3 | 3.57% |
| Czech | 1 | 1.19% |
| Irish | 1 | 1.19% |
| Total | 84 |
In year 2021 was 84 people by ethnicity 63 as Slovak, 43 as Rusyn, 3 as Ukrainian, 3 as Not found out, 1 as Czech and 1 as Irish.
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 | 58 | 69.05% |
| None | 13 | 15.48% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 6 | 7.14% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 4 | 4.76% |
| Not found out | 3 | 3.57% |
| Total | 84 |
In year 2021 was 84 people by religion 58 from Greek Catholic Church, 13 from None, 6 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 4 from Roman Catholic Church and 3 from Not found out.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia".
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1835-1900 (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 Jurkova Voľa at Wikimedia Commons- Surnames of living people in Jurkova Vola