Brestov, Prešov District
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Brestov (Hungarian: Boroszló) is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 48.87°N 21.35°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Prešov District |
| First mentioned | 1229 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.36 km2 (4.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 290 m (950 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 456 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 820 5[2] |
| Area code | +421 51[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PO |
| Website | www |
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 290 metres (950 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.36 km2 (4.00 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 482 | 452 | 441 | 456 |
| Difference | −6.22% | −2.43% | +3.40% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 461 | 456 |
| Difference | −1.08% |
It has a population of 456 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 448 people by ethnicity 442 as Slovak, 7 as Not found out, 2 as Russian, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Czech and 1 as English.
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 | 385 | 85.94% |
| None | 31 | 6.92% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 17 | 3.79% |
| Not found out | 6 | 1.34% |
| Total | 448 |
In year 2021 was 448 people by religion 385 from Roman Catholic Church, 31 from None, 17 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from Not found out, 3 from Apostolic Church, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 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"
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1773–1895(parish B)
