Nižná Myšľa
Nižná Myšľa
Alsómislye | |
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  Nižná Myšľa Location of Nižná Myšľa in the Košice Region  Nižná Myšľa Location of Nižná Myšľa in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°37′N 21°22′E / 48.62°N 21.37°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Košice-okolie District |
| First mentioned | 1270 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.61 km2 (4.87 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 207 m (679 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,615 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 441 5[2] |
| Area code | +421 55[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KS |
| Website | www |
Nižná Myšľa (Hungarian: Alsómislye) is a village and municipality in the Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1270.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 207 metres (679 ft)[2] and covers an area of 12.61 km2 (4.87 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1240 | 1416 | 1679 | 1615 |
| Difference | +14.19% | +18.57% | −3.81% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1615 | 1615 |
| Difference | +1.42% |
It has a population of 1615 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1448 | 92.34% |
| Romani | 243 | 15.49% |
| Not found out | 96 | 6.12% |
| Rusyn | 16 | 1.02% |
| Total | 1568 |
In year 2021 was 1568 people by ethnicity 1448 as Slovak, 243 as Romani, 96 as Not found out, 16 as Rusyn, 15 as Czech, 5 as Polish, 5 as Other, 2 as Chinese, 2 as Ukrainian, 2 as Russian, 2 as Hungarian, 2 as French, 1 as Jewish 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 1161 | 74.04% |
| None | 208 | 13.27% |
| Not found out | 109 | 6.95% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 42 | 2.68% |
| Total | 1568 |
In year 2021 was 1568 people by religion 1161 from Roman Catholic Church, 208 from None, 109 from Not found out, 42 from Greek Catholic Church, 13 from Calvinist Church, 11 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 9 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Other, 3 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3 from Apostolic Church, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Hinduism, 1 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Bahá'i Community.
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
- Municipal website (in Slovak)
- Museum in Nižná Myšľa (in Slovak)
- Information about Nižná Myšľa for tourists (in Slovak)
- Article about the excavations in Nižná Myšľa