Dubovica, Slovakia
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Dubovica | |
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  Dubovica Location of Dubovica in the Prešov Region  Dubovica Location of Dubovica in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°08′N 20°58′E / 49.13°N 20.97°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Sabinov District |
| First mentioned | 1278 |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.15 km2 (6.62 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 415 m (1,362 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,430 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 827 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 51[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SB |
| Website | obecdubovica |
Dubovica is a village and municipality in the Sabinov District, located in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1278.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 415 metres (1,362 ft)[2] and covers an area of 17.15 km2 (6.62 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1449 | 1489 | 1481 | 1430 |
| Difference | +2.76% | −0.53% | −3.44% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1430 | 1430 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 1430 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1436 | 99.23% |
| Rusyn | 15 | 1.03% |
| Total | 1447 |
In year 2021 was 1447 people by ethnicity 1436 as Slovak, 15 as Rusyn, 13 as Not found out, 4 as Czech, 3 as German, 2 as Other and 1 as Bulgarian.
Note on population: The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 1317 | 91.02% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 54 | 3.73% |
| None | 50 | 3.46% |
| Total | 1447 |
In year 2021 was 1447 people by religion 1317 from Roman Catholic Church, 54 from Greek Catholic Church, 50 from None, 8 from Not found out, 4 from Calvinist Church, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Other and 1 from Apostolic Church.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia, the state archive.
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1717-1895 (parish A)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1844-1951 (parish B)
