Dubová, Svidník District
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Dubová (Rusyn: Дубова; Hungarian: Cseres, lit. 'oak grove', until 1899: Dubova) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49°21′48″N 21°25′57″E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1355 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.54 km2 (4.84 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 317 m (1,040 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 193 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 901 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1355.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 317 metres (1,040 ft)[2] and covers an area of 12.54 km2 (4.84 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 241 | 221 | 218 | 193 |
| Difference | −8.29% | −1.35% | −11.46% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 195 | 193 |
| Difference | −1.02% |
It has a population of 193 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 200 people by ethnicity 139 as Slovak, 97 as Rusyn, 13 as Romani, 7 as Ukrainian, 4 as Not found out, 1 as Serbian and 1 as Hungarian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 82 | 41% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 67 | 33.5% |
| None | 30 | 15% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 18 | 9% |
| Total | 200 |
In year 2021 was 200 people by religion 82 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 67 from Greek Catholic Church, 30 from None, 18 from Roman Catholic Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Not found out and 1 from Other.
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): 1695-1825 (parish B)
Notable people
- Ján Cuper (1946–2025) - politician
