Široké
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Široké (Hungarian: Siroka) is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.00°N 20.93°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Prešov District |
| First mentioned | 1320 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Stanislav Bartoš(2013-2022 |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.78 km2 (9.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,450 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 823 7[2] |
| Area code | +421 51[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PO |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1320.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 562 metres (1,844 ft)[2] and covers an area of 25.78 km2 (9.95 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 2251 | 2302 | 2474 | 2450 |
| Difference | +2.26% | +7.47% | −0.97% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2445 | 2450 |
| Difference | +0.20% |
It has a population of 2450 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 2436 people by ethnicity 2367 as Slovak, 70 as Not found out, 8 as Rusyn, 5 as Czech, 2 as Hungarian, 2 as Other, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Romani and 1 as Moravian.
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
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 2234 | 91.71% |
| None | 92 | 3.78% |
| Not found out | 60 | 2.46% |
| Total | 2436 |
In year 2021 was 2436 people by religion 2234 from Roman Catholic Church, 92 from None, 60 from Not found out, 23 from Greek Catholic Church, 10 from Evangelical Church, 7 from Other, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Apostolic Church.
