Belejovce

Belejovce
Municipality
Flag of Belejovce
Flag
Coat of arms of Belejovce
Coat of arms
Belejovce is located in Prešov Region
Belejovce
Belejovce
Location of Belejovce in the Prešov Region
Belejovce is located in Slovakia
Belejovce
Belejovce
Location of Belejovce in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°23′N 21°33′E / 49.38°N 21.55°E / 49.38; 21.55
Country Slovakia
Region Prešov Region
DistrictSvidník District
First mentioned1600
Area
 • Total
3.08 km2 (1.19 sq mi)
Elevation
454 m (1,490 ft)
Population
 (2025)
 • Total
29
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
890 1
Area code+421 54
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)SK

Belejovce (Rusyn: Белеївцї; Hungarian: Belejőc) 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 1600.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 454 metres (1,490 ft) and covers an area of 3.08 km2 (1.19 sq mi) (2025).

Population

Population statistic (10 years)
Year1995200520152025
Count15201929
Difference +33.33% −5% +52.63%
Population statistic
Year20242025
Count2829
Difference+3.57%

It has a population of 29 people (31 December 2025).

Ethnicity

Census 2021 (1+%)
EthnicityNumberFraction
Slovak2395.83%
Rusyn833.33%
Other14.16%
Total24

In year 2021 was 24 people by ethnicity 23 as Slovak, 8 as Rusyn and 1 as Other.

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

Census 2021 (1+%)
ReligionNumberFraction
Greek Catholic Church937.5%
Roman Catholic Church625%
Eastern Orthodox Church625%
None312.5%
Total24

In year 2021 was 24 people by religion 9 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from Roman Catholic Church, 6 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 3 from None.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"

See also

References

  1. 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.
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  6. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  7. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  8. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.