Brestov, Humenné District
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Brestov (Hungarian: Alsóberek, until 1899: Homonna-Bresztó) is a village and municipality in Humenné District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia. The mayor is Ľudmila Nováková (Independent).
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| Coordinates: 48.97°N 21.89°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Humenné District |
| First mentioned | 1567 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.10 km2 (3.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 212 m (696 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 564 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 660 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | HE |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1567.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 212 metres (696 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.10 km2 (3.90 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 503 | 541 | 598 | 564 |
| Difference | +7.55% | +10.53% | −5.68% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 569 | 564 |
| Difference | −0.87% |
It has a population of 564 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 595 people by ethnicity 576 as Slovak, 33 as Rusyn, 5 as Romani, 4 as Ukrainian, 3 as Other, 2 as Czech, 2 as Not found out, 1 as Russian, 1 as Romanian, 1 as Polish 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 | 456 | 76.64% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 69 | 11.6% |
| None | 52 | 8.74% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 10 | 1.68% |
| Total | 595 |
In year 2021 was 595 people by religion 456 from Roman Catholic Church, 69 from Greek Catholic Church, 52 from None, 10 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 4 from Not found out, 2 from Apostolic Church, 1 from Buddhism 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): 1802-1911 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1768-1946 (parish B)
