Fijaš
Fijaš | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Fijaš Location of Fijaš in the Prešov Region  Fijaš Location of Fijaš in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°08′N 21°35′E / 49.13°N 21.58°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1414 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kristína Fečkaninová (HLAS-SD) |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.40 km2 (1.70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 250 m (820 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 138 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 904 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
| Website | www |
Fijaš (Hungarian: Fias; Rusyn: Фіяш) is a village and municipality in the Svidník District, in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1414.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 250 metres[3] in the Ondavská Highlands, and covers an area of 4.40 km².[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 158 | 151 | 141 | 138 |
| Difference | −4.43% | −6.62% | −2.12% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 143 | 138 |
| Difference | −3.49% |
It has a population of 138 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 129 | 88.35% |
| Rusyn | 44 | 30.13% |
| Not found out | 4 | 2.73% |
| Total | 146 |
In year 2021 was 146 people by ethnicity 129 as Slovak, 44 as Rusyn and 4 as Not found out.
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 they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 112 | 76.71% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 23 | 15.75% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 4 | 2.74% |
| None | 4 | 2.74% |
| Not found out | 2 | 1.37% |
| Total | 146 |
In year 2021 was 146 people by religion 112 from Greek Catholic Church, 23 from Roman Catholic Church, 4 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 4 from None, 2 from Not found out and 1 from Evangelical Church.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1775-1895 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1860-1901 (parish B)
See also
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. 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.
External links
Media related to Fijaš at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Fijas