Červenica
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  Červenica Location of Červenica in the Prešov Region  Červenica Location of Červenica in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°53′N 21°27′E / 48.88°N 21.45°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Prešov District |
| First mentioned | 1427 |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.81 km2 (6.88 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 578 m (1,896 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,121 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 820 7[2] |
| Area code | +421 51[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PO |
| Website | www |
Červenica is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1427. Until the 19th century its mines were the only source of precious opal available to Europeans. During this period, the village was generally known, at least to outsiders, as Czernowitza. There are possibilities for tourists to visit former opal mines in the area.[citation needed]
Points of interests
[edit]Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 578 metres (1,896 ft)[2] and covers an area of 17.81 km2 (6.88 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 584 | 773 | 933 | 1121 |
| Difference | +32.36% | +20.69% | +20.15% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1099 | 1121 |
| Difference | +2.00% |
It has a population of 1121 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 949 | 91.86% |
| Romani | 669 | 64.76% |
| Not found out | 63 | 6.09% |
| Total | 1033 |
In year 2021 was 1033 people by ethnicity 949 as Slovak, 669 as Romani, 63 as Not found out, 6 as Czech, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Polish, 1 as German and 1 as Moravian.
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
[edit]| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 802 | 77.64% |
| Evangelical Church | 78 | 7.55% |
| None | 49 | 4.74% |
| Seventh-day Adventist Church | 39 | 3.78% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 29 | 2.81% |
| Not found out | 21 | 2.03% |
| Total | 1033 |
In year 2021 was 1033 people by religion 802 from Roman Catholic Church, 78 from Evangelical Church, 49 from None, 39 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 29 from Greek Catholic Church, 21 from Not found out, 9 from Apostolic Church, 4 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Genealogical resources
[edit]The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788–1895 (parish A)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1773–1895 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1784–1895 (parish B)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
External links
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Media related to Červenica at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Cervenica
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