Svetlice
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  Svetlice Location of Svetlice in the Prešov Region  Svetlice Location of Svetlice in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°10′N 22°02′E / 49.17°N 22.03°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Medzilaborce District |
| First mentioned | 1557 |
| Area | |
• Total | 31.64 km2 (12.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 326 m (1,070 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 77 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 671 5[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ML |
| Website | www |
Svetlice (Rusyn: Светліцї, Hungarian: Világ) is a village and municipality in the Medzilaborce District in the Prešov Region of far north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1557. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Zemplén County within the Kingdom of Hungary.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 326 metres (1,070 ft)[2] and covers an area of 31.64 km2 (12.22 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Notable spots for sightseeing include Svetlice's Greek Catholic Church built in the 1700s and the Bell tower built in the 1800s.[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 209 | 150 | 106 | 77 |
| Difference | −28.22% | −29.33% | −27.35% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 80 | 77 |
| Difference | −3.75% |
It has a population of 77 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 59 | 66.29% |
| Rusyn | 53 | 59.55% |
| Not found out | 3 | 3.37% |
| Ukrainian | 2 | 2.24% |
| Total | 89 |
In year 2021 was 89 people by ethnicity 59 as Slovak, 53 as Rusyn, 3 as Not found out and 2 as Ukrainian.
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 | 54 | 60.67% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 16 | 17.98% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 7 | 7.87% |
| None | 7 | 7.87% |
| Not found out | 3 | 3.37% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 2 | 2.25% |
| Total | 89 |
In year 2021 was 89 people by religion 54 from Greek Catholic Church, 16 from Roman Catholic Church, 7 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 7 from None, 3 from Not found out and 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses.
People
- Shraga Feivel Mendlowitz, haredi rabbi
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.
- ↑ "Genealogy - Tourist Guide - Slovakia - Kosice - Bratislava - Guide to Travel Trip Hotel Info Roots Forum Church Birth Records of Slovakia".
- 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.