Vyšná Slaná
Vyšná Slaná
Felsősajó | |
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  Vyšná Slaná Location of Vyšná Slaná in the Košice Region  Vyšná Slaná Location of Vyšná Slaná in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°47′N 20°19′E / 48.78°N 20.32°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Rožňava District |
| First mentioned | 1326 |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.35 km2 (5.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 482 m (1,581 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 413 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 492 6[2] |
| Area code | +421 58[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RV |
| Website | www |
Vyšná Slaná (Hungarian: Felsősajó) is a village and municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of middle-eastern Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1362. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Vyšná Slaná was part of Gömör and Kishont County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 482 metres (1,581 ft)[2] and covers an area of 15.35 km2 (5.93 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
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| Count | 575 | 536 | 494 | 413 |
| Difference | −6.78% | −7.83% | −16.39% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 422 | 413 |
| Difference | −2.13% |
It has a population of 413 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
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| Slovak | 434 | 97.52% |
| Not found out | 11 | 2.47% |
| Total | 445 |
In year 2021 was 445 people by ethnicity 434 as Slovak, 11 as Not found out, 2 as German, 1 as Czech, 1 as Romani and 1 as Hungarian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church | 312 | 70.11% |
| None | 91 | 20.45% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 25 | 5.62% |
| Not found out | 10 | 2.25% |
| Total | 445 |
In year 2021 was 445 people by religion 312 from Evangelical Church, 91 from None, 25 from Roman Catholic Church, 10 from Not found out, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Culture
[edit]The village has a public library, a gymnasium and a football pitch.
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "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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