Staré
Staré
Sztára | |
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![]() Staré Location of Staré in the Košice Region ![]() Staré Location of Staré in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°52′N 21°52′E / 48.87°N 21.87°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | |
| District | Michalovce District |
| First mentioned | 1273 |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.02 km2 (6.96 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 771 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 722 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 56[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MI |
| Website | www |
Staré (Hungarian: Sztára) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1221.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 147 metres (482 ft)[2] and covers an area of 18.02 km2 (6.96 sq mi) (2025).[1]
The name was taken from gróf Sztáray. [4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 818 | 801 | 789 | 771 |
| Difference | −2.07% | −1.49% | −2.28% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 764 | 771 |
| Difference | +0.91% |
It has a population of 771 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 733 | 97.08% |
| Not found out | 20 | 2.64% |
| Total | 755 |
In year 2021 was 755 people by ethnicity 733 as Slovak, 20 as Not found out, 4 as Rusyn, 3 as Czech, 3 as Other, 2 as Russian, 2 as German, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Polish, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as Albanian.
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 | 655 | 86.75% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 40 | 5.3% |
| None | 28 | 3.71% |
| Not found out | 18 | 2.38% |
| Total | 755 |
In year 2021 was 755 people by religion 655 from Roman Catholic Church, 40 from Greek Catholic Church, 28 from None, 18 from Not found out, 6 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Other, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Islam and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Gallery
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, est. 1842 (July 2006)
Statue of John of Nepomuk in Staré
Manor house in Staré, est. early 1600s (July 2006)
Manor house in Staré, est. early 1600s (July 2006)
Manor house in Staré, est. early 1600s (July 2006)
Village granary in Neo-Classical style, est. 1804 (July 2006)
Village granary in Neo-Classical style, est. 1804 (July 2006)
Village granary in Neo-Classical style, est. 1804 (July 2006)
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.
- ↑ "Obec Staré". Archived from the original on 2010-02-14.
- 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.



