Breznica, Stropkov District
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Breznica (Hungarian: Nagyberezsnye) is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.17°N 21.67°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Stropkov District |
| First mentioned | 1404 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.93 km2 (3.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 176 m (577 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 852 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 910 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SP |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1404.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 176 metres (577 ft)[2] and covers an area of 9.93 km2 (3.83 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 639 | 722 | 823 | 852 |
| Difference | +12.98% | +13.98% | +3.52% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 849 | 852 |
| Difference | +0.35% |
It has a population of 852 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 814 people by ethnicity 795 as Slovak, 64 as Romani, 28 as Rusyn, 6 as Ukrainian, 5 as Czech, 5 as Not found out, 3 as English, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as Other.
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 | 662 | 81.33% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 96 | 11.79% |
| None | 37 | 4.55% |
| Total | 814 |
In year 2021 was 814 people by religion 662 from Roman Catholic Church, 96 from Greek Catholic Church, 37 from None, 8 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 6 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 4 from Evangelical Church and 1 from New Apostolic Church.
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): 1700-1897 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1842-1919 (parish B)
