Gerlachov, Bardejov District
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  Gerlachov Location of Gerlachov in the Prešov Region  Gerlachov Location of Gerlachov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°19′N 21°07′E / 49.32°N 21.11°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Bardejov District |
| First mentioned | 1326 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.86 km2 (3.42 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 354 m (1,161 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,055 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 860 4[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BJ |
| Website | www |
Gerlachov (Hungarian: Gerla) is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1326.
The name is derived from the Germanic name Gerlach with Slavic suffix -ov.
Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Gerlachov was part of Sáros County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic. On 20 January 1945, the Red Army dislodged the Wehrmacht from Gerlachov and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 354 metres (1,161 ft)[3] and covers an area of 8.86 km2 (3.42 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 922 | 1020 | 1042 | 1055 |
| Difference | +10.62% | +2.15% | +1.24% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1050 | 1055 |
| Difference | +0.47% |
It has a population of 1055 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 933 | 88.35% |
| Rusyn | 267 | 25.28% |
| Romani | 127 | 12.02% |
| Not found out | 32 | 3.03% |
| Total | 1056 |
In year 2021 was 1056 people by ethnicity 933 as Slovak, 267 as Rusyn, 127 as Romani, 32 as Not found out, 3 as Czech, 3 as Ukrainian, 2 as Russian, 1 as Irish, 1 as Italian, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as Other.
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 he has permanent residence there (he 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 | 432 | 40.91% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 392 | 37.12% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 105 | 9.94% |
| None | 81 | 7.67% |
| Not found out | 14 | 1.33% |
| Evangelical Church | 12 | 1.14% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 11 | 1.04% |
| Total | 1056 |
In year 2021 was 1056 people by religion 432 from Greek Catholic Church, 392 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 105 from Roman Catholic Church, 81 from None, 14 from Not found out, 12 from Evangelical Church, 11 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 3 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 1 from Buddhism.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Levoca, Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1792-1899 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1769-1896 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1710-1895 (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.
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