Čirč
Čirč | |
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  Čirč Location of Čirč in the Prešov Region  Čirč Location of Čirč in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°17′N 20°55′E / 49.28°N 20.92°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Stará Ľubovňa District |
| First mentioned | 1330 |
| Area | |
• Total | 20.18 km2 (7.79 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 506 m (1,660 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,437 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 654 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 52[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SL |
| Website | circ |
Čirč (Rusyn: Чірч; Hungarian: Csércs) 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 1773. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Čirč was part of Sáros County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic. On 21 January 1945, the Red Army dislodged the Wehrmacht from Čirč and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 506 metres (1,660 ft)[3] and covers an area of 20.18 km2 (7.79 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1014 | 1155 | 1259 | 1437 |
| Difference | +13.90% | +9.00% | +14.13% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1410 | 1437 |
| Difference | +1.91% |
It has a population of 1437 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 947 | 71.2% |
| Rusyn | 677 | 50.9% |
| Romani | 201 | 15.11% |
| Not found out | 100 | 7.51% |
| Total | 1330 |
In year 2021 was 1330 people by ethnicity 947 as Slovak, 677 as Rusyn, 201 as Romani, 100 as Not found out, 4 as Czech, 3 as Ukrainian and 2 as Polish.
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 | 1099 | 82.63% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 119 | 8.95% |
| Not found out | 77 | 5.79% |
| None | 15 | 1.13% |
| Total | 1330 |
In year 2021 was 1330 people by religion 1099 from Greek Catholic Church, 119 from Roman Catholic Church, 77 from Not found out, 15 from None, 9 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Other, 1 from Baptists Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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): 1777-1949 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1753-1933 (parish A)
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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