Bžany, Stropkov District
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Bžany (Hungarian: Bodzás; Rusyn: Бжаны) is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.10°N 21.65°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Stropkov District |
| First mentioned | 1410 |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.06 km2 (6.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 172 m (564 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 221 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 903 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SP |
| Website | bzany |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1410.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 172 metres (564 ft)[2] and covers an area of 17.06 km2 (6.59 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 148 | 170 | 165 | 221 |
| Difference | +14.86% | −2.94% | +33.93% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 223 | 221 |
| Difference | −0.89% |
It has a population of 221 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 215 people by ethnicity 199 as Slovak, 31 as Rusyn, 26 as Romani, 6 as Not found out, 4 as Other, 3 as Czech and 2 as Ukrainian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 115 | 53.49% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 43 | 20% |
| None | 25 | 11.63% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 24 | 11.16% |
| Not found out | 4 | 1.86% |
| Total | 215 |
In year 2021 was 215 people by religion 115 from Greek Catholic Church, 43 from Roman Catholic Church, 25 from None, 24 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 4 from Not found out, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Other 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): 1802-1895 (parish B)
