Oľšov
Oľšov | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Oľšov Location of Oľšov in the Prešov Region  Oľšov Location of Oľšov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°10′N 20°53′E / 49.17°N 20.88°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Sabinov District |
| First mentioned | 1309 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.16 km2 (3.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 458 m (1,503 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 363 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 827 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 51[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SB |
| Website | www |
Oľšov is a village and municipality in the Sabinov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1309. The coat of arms of Oľšov shows three fish which represents the bountiful fishing that was provided by the nearby Torysa River. Below is a chronology of the Hungarian and Slovak names of the village:[4][5]
1224 - Elsa
1309 - Olsowa
1329 - Vlusa
1336 - Olschwicha
1773 - Olsso, Ollyso, Olyso
1786 - Olyscho
1808 - Olsó, Olysó, Olssawa, Olssowce
1863 - 1913 - Olysó
1920 - Oľšov, Oľšovce
1927 - Oľšov
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 458 metres (1,503 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.16 km2 (3.92 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 363 | 407 | 392 | 363 |
| Difference | +12.12% | −3.68% | −7.39% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 366 | 363 |
| Difference | −0.81% |
It has a population of 363 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 378 | 98.69% |
| Not found out | 9 | 2.34% |
| Rusyn | 4 | 1.04% |
| Total | 383 |
In year 2021 was 383 people by ethnicity 378 as Slovak, 9 as Not found out, 4 as Rusyn, 1 as Russian and 1 as German.
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 | 361 | 94.26% |
| Not found out | 7 | 1.83% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 6 | 1.57% |
| None | 6 | 1.57% |
| Total | 383 |
In year 2021 was 383 people by religion 361 from Roman Catholic Church, 7 from Not found out, 6 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from None, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Other.
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.
- ↑ Vlastivedný Slovník Obcí na Slovensku, VEDA, vydavateľstvo Slovenskej akadémie vied, Bratislava 1978.
- ↑ Milan Majtán (1998). Názvy Obcí Slovenskej republiky (Vývin v rokoch 1773-1997), VEDA, vydavateľstvo Slovenskej akadémie vied, Bratislava, ISBN 80-224-0530-2
- 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.