Gaboltov
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Gaboltov (Rusyn: Ґабултів, romanized: Gabultiv, Hungarian: Galbatő) is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.37°N 21.15°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Bardejov District |
| First mentioned | 1247 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.73 km2 (4.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 410 m (1,350 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 538 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 860 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BJ |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1247.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 410 metres (1,350 ft)[2] and covers an area of 12.73 km2 (4.92 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 511 | 516 | 510 | 538 |
| Difference | +0.97% | −1.16% | +5.49% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 528 | 538 |
| Difference | +1.89% |
It has a population of 538 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 492 people by ethnicity 478 as Slovak, 13 as Not found out, 10 as Rusyn, 4 as Romani, 3 as Ukrainian, 2 as Polish, 2 as Other, 1 as Czech, 1 as Irish and 1 as Russian.
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 | 415 | 84.35% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 34 | 6.91% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 14 | 2.85% |
| None | 11 | 2.24% |
| Not found out | 10 | 2.03% |
| Evangelical Church | 5 | 1.02% |
| Total | 492 |
In year 2021 was 492 people by religion 415 from Roman Catholic Church, 34 from Greek Catholic Church, 14 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 11 from None, 10 from Not found out, 5 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian 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"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1800-1895 (parish A)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1827-1934 (parish B)
