Nižná Voľa
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  Nižná Voľa Location of Nižná Voľa in the Prešov Region  Nižná Voľa Location of Nižná Voľa in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°13′N 21°22′E / 49.22°N 21.37°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Bardejov District |
| First mentioned | 1310 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.17 km2 (2.77 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 267 m (876 ft) |
| Population (2021)[3] | |
• Total | 270 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 862 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Car plate | BJ |
| Website | www |
Nižná Voľa (Ukrainian: Нижня Воля, Nyzhnia Volia) is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia. There is a church built in 1823-1826 which is being used by both religions (Greek and Roman Catholics).
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1310
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 270 metres (890 ft)[citation needed] and covers an area of 7.17 km2 (2.77 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 270 | 298 | 288 | 269 |
| Difference | +10.37% | −3.35% | −6.59% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 269 | 269 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 269 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 264 | 96.35% |
| Not found out | 8 | 2.91% |
| Rusyn | 4 | 1.45% |
| Total | 274 |
In year 2021 was 274 people by ethnicity 264 as Slovak, 8 as Not found out, 4 as Rusyn, 1 as Polish and 1 as Other.
Note on population The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because he has permanent residence there (he lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
[edit]| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 187 | 68.25% |
| Evangelical Church | 50 | 18.25% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 21 | 7.66% |
| Not found out | 7 | 2.55% |
| None | 6 | 2.19% |
| Total | 274 |
In year 2021 was 274 people by religion 187 from Roman Catholic Church, 50 from Evangelical Church, 21 from Greek Catholic Church, 7 from Not found out, 6 from None, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Church of the Brethren.
References
[edit]- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ a b c "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)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "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.
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