Zalužice
Zalužice
Zalacska | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Zalužice Location of Zalužice in the Košice Region  Zalužice Location of Zalužice in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°46′N 21°59′E / 48.76°N 21.99°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Michalovce District |
| First mentioned | 1249 |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.61 km2 (7.57 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 124 m (407 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,161 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 723 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 56[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MI |
| Website | www |
Zalužice (Hungarian: Zalacska) 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 1249.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 124 metres (407 ft)[2] and covers an area of 19.61 km2 (7.57 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1210 | 1132 | 1139 | 1161 |
| Difference | −6.44% | +0.61% | +1.93% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1161 | 1161 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 1161 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1148 | 96.79% |
| Not found out | 26 | 2.19% |
| Total | 1186 |
In year 2021 was 1186 people by ethnicity 1148 as Slovak, 26 as Not found out, 10 as Rusyn, 7 as Czech, 5 as Ukrainian, 4 as Bulgarian, 4 as English, 3 as Russian, 3 as Polish, 3 as Other, 2 as Romani and 2 as Hungarian.
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 | 658 | 55.48% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 204 | 17.2% |
| None | 110 | 9.27% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 73 | 6.16% |
| Calvinist Church | 42 | 3.54% |
| Not found out | 35 | 2.95% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 27 | 2.28% |
| Evangelical Church | 21 | 1.77% |
| Total | 1186 |
In year 2021 was 1186 people by religion 658 from Roman Catholic Church, 204 from Greek Catholic Church, 110 from None, 73 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 42 from Calvinist Church, 35 from Not found out, 27 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 21 from Evangelical Church, 6 from Ad hoc movements, 5 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 2 from Apostolic Church, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Other and 1 from Church of the Brethren.
Gallery
Entering the village of Zalužice
Greek Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity in Zalužice
Main street in Zalužice
Municipal office in Zalužice
Post office in Zalužice
Sunset over the Zemplínska Šírava reservoir's shoreline near Zalužice during autumn (November 2007)
The southern shore of Zemplínska Šírava reservoir near Zalužice during winter (January 2012)
See also
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.