Havaj
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Havaj (Rusyn: Гавай) is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Motto(s): If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough | |
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| Coordinates: 49.25°N 21.78°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Stropkov District |
| First mentioned | 1403 |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.25 km2 (5.50 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 274 m (899 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 387 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 902 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SP |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1403.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 274 metres (899 ft)[2] and covers an area of 14.25 km2 (5.50 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 424 | 410 | 394 | 387 |
| Difference | −3.30% | −3.90% | −1.77% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 393 | 387 |
| Difference | −1.52% |
It has a population of 387 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 425 people by ethnicity 332 as Slovak, 212 as Rusyn, 8 as Ukrainian, 4 as Czech, 3 as Romani, 3 as Not found out, 2 as Albanian, 1 as Russian and 1 as German.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 325 | 76.47% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 35 | 8.24% |
| None | 32 | 7.53% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 24 | 5.65% |
| Not found out | 5 | 1.18% |
| Total | 425 |
In year 2021 was 425 people by religion 325 from Greek Catholic Church, 35 from Roman Catholic Church, 32 from None, 24 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from Not found out, 2 from Islam, 1 from Old Catholic Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Trivia
Havaj is also the Slovak name of Hawaii.
