Soboš
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| Coordinates: 49°09′N 21°33′E / 49.15°N 21.55°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1414 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.16 km2 (2.76 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 144 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 904 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
| Website | www |
Soboš (Hungarian: Szobos) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1390. After the first census which took place in 1787, it was found that the village had 37 houses and a population of 264.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 216 metres (709 ft)[2] and covers an area of 7.16 km2 (2.76 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 143 | 140 | 140 | 144 |
| Difference | −2.09% | +0% | +2.85% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 141 | 144 |
| Difference | +2.12% |
It has a population of 144 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 131 | 90.97% |
| Rusyn | 56 | 38.88% |
| Romani | 11 | 7.63% |
| Not found out | 5 | 3.47% |
| Total | 144 |
In year 2021 was 144 people by ethnicity 131 as Slovak, 56 as Rusyn, 11 as Romani and 5 as Not found out.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 61 | 42.36% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 47 | 32.64% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 26 | 18.06% |
| None | 4 | 2.78% |
| Not found out | 3 | 2.08% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 2 | 1.39% |
| Total | 144 |
In year 2021 was 144 people by religion 61 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 47 from Greek Catholic Church, 26 from Roman Catholic Church, 4 from None, 3 from Not found out, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses and 1 from Evangelical Church.
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 Soboš at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
