Dobroslava

Dobroslava
Municipality
Flag of Dobroslava
Flag
Coat of arms of Dobroslava
Coat of arms
Dobroslava is located in Prešov Region
Dobroslava
Dobroslava
Location of Dobroslava in the Prešov Region
Dobroslava is located in Slovakia
Dobroslava
Dobroslava
Location of Dobroslava in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°22′N 21°37′E / 49.37°N 21.62°E / 49.37; 21.62
Country Slovakia
Region Prešov Region
DistrictSvidník District
First mentioned1600
Government
 • MayorVladimír Vančišin (Independent)
Area
 • Total
5.57 km2 (2.15 sq mi)
Elevation
319 m (1,047 ft)
Population
 (2025)
 • Total
49
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
900 1
Area code+421 54
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)SK

Dobroslava (Rusyn: Доброслава; Hungarian: Dobroszló, until 1899: Dobroszlava) 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. The village is primarily inhabited by Rusyns. There was heavy fighting in and around the village as part of the Battle of the Dukla Pass in October 1944.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 319 metres (1,047 ft) and covers an area of 5.57 km2 (2.15 sq mi) (2025).

Population

Population statistic (10 years)
Year1995200520152025
Count56362849
Difference −35.71% −22.22% +75%
Population statistic
Year20242025
Count4949
Difference+0%

It has a population of 49 people (31 December 2025).

Ethnicity

Census 2021 (1+%)
EthnicityNumberFraction
Slovak3882.6%
Rusyn2145.65%
Ukrainian36.52%
Not found out12.17%
Total46

In year 2021 was 46 people by ethnicity 38 as Slovak, 21 as Rusyn, 3 as Ukrainian and 1 as Not found out.

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 Church2247.83%
Eastern Orthodox Church1532.61%
Roman Catholic Church510.87%
None48.7%
Total46

In year 2021 was 46 people by religion 22 from Greek Catholic Church, 15 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from Roman Catholic Church and 4 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.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  4. ↑ Svidnik-Dobroslava Valley of Death
  5. 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.
  6. ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  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.
  9. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.