Hromoš
Hromoš | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
  Hromoš Location of Hromoš in the Prešov Region  Hromoš Location of Hromoš in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°15′N 20°48′E / 49.25°N 20.80°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Stará Ľubovňa District |
| First mentioned | 1600 |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.35 km2 (5.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 532 m (1,745 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 515 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 654 5[3] |
| Area code | +421 52[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SL |
| Website | www |
Hromoš (Hungarian: Kormos, until 1899: Gromos, Rusyn: Ґромош, Ukrainian: Громош) is a village and municipality in Stará Ľubovňa District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1600. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Hromoš was part of Sáros County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic. On 23 January 1945, the Red Army dislodged the Wehrmacht from Hromoš and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 532 metres (1,745 ft)[3] and covers an area of 13.35 km2 (5.15 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 520 | 527 | 517 | 515 |
| Difference | +1.34% | −1.89% | −0.38% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 509 | 515 |
| Difference | +1.17% |
It has a population of 515 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 484 | 97.18% |
| Rusyn | 35 | 7.02% |
| Not found out | 8 | 1.6% |
| Total | 498 |
In year 2021 was 498 people by ethnicity 484 as Slovak, 35 as Rusyn, 8 as Not found out, 3 as Other, 2 as Czech, 2 as Ukrainian, 2 as Russian and 1 as Italian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 323 | 64.86% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 141 | 28.31% |
| None | 22 | 4.42% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 6 | 1.2% |
| Not found out | 6 | 1.2% |
| Total | 498 |
In year 2021 was 498 people by religion 323 from Roman Catholic Church, 141 from Greek Catholic Church, 22 from None, 6 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 6 from Not found out.
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): 1686-1924 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1822-1903 (parish B)
See also
References
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- ^ 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.
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- ^ "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.
