Medvedie

Medvedie
Municipality
Flag of Medvedie
Flag
Coat of arms of Medvedie
Coat of arms
Medvedie is located in Prešov Region
Medvedie
Medvedie
Location of Medvedie in the Prešov Region
Medvedie is located in Slovakia
Medvedie
Medvedie
Location of Medvedie in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°24′N 21°39′E / 49.40°N 21.65°E / 49.40; 21.65
Country Slovakia
Region Prešov Region
DistrictSvidník District
First mentioned1572
Area
 • Total
5.06 km2 (1.95 sq mi)
Elevation
365 m (1,198 ft)
Population
 (2025)
 • Total
43
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
900 4
Area code+421 54
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)SK
Websitemedvedie.sk

Medvedie (Rusyn: Медведже; Hungarian: Kismedvés, until 1899: Medvedze) 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 1572.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 365 metres (1,198 ft) and covers an area of 5.06 km2 (1.95 sq mi) (2025).

Population

Population statistic (10 years)
Year1995200520152025
Count73564543
Difference −23.28% −19.64% −4.44%
Population statistic
Year20242025
Count4343
Difference+0%

It has a population of 43 people (31 December 2025).

Ethnicity

Census 2021 (1+%)
EthnicityNumberFraction
Rusyn3477.27%
Slovak2454.54%
Russian613.63%
Polish24.54%
Ukrainian12.27%
Total44

In year 2021 was 44 people by ethnicity 34 as Rusyn, 24 as Slovak, 6 as Russian, 2 as Polish and 1 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

Census 2021 (1+%)
ReligionNumberFraction
Eastern Orthodox Church3579.55%
Roman Catholic Church511.36%
Greek Catholic Church49.09%
Total44

In year 2021 was 44 people by religion 35 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from Roman Catholic Church and 4 from Greek Catholic Church.

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. 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.
  5. ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  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.