Hervartov
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Hervartov | |
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 Wooden church in Hervartov | |
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  Hervartov Location of Hervartov in the Prešov Region  Hervartov Location of Hervartov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°15′N 21°12′E / 49.25°N 21.20°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Bardejov District |
| First mentioned | 1406 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.87 km2 (3.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 450 m (1,480 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 522 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 862 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BJ |
| Website | www |
Hervartov (Hungarian: Hervartó) is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1406. The wooden church in the village was built around 1500 and is a Roman Catholic wooden church. It has beautiful frescoes inside and due to its cultural and historical value it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.[4]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 450 metres (1,480 ft)[2] and covers an area of 9.87 km2 (3.81 sq mi) (2025).[5]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 497 | 504 | 497 | 522 |
| Difference | +1.40% | −1.38% | +5.03% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 518 | 522 |
| Difference | +0.77% |
It has a population of 522 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 514 | 99.61% |
| Rusyn | 10 | 1.93% |
| Total | 516 |
In year 2021 was 516 people by ethnicity 514 as Slovak, 10 as Rusyn and 5 as Not found out.
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 | 470 | 91.09% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 26 | 5.04% |
| None | 12 | 2.33% |
| Total | 516 |
In year 2021 was 516 people by religion 470 from Roman Catholic Church, 26 from Greek Catholic Church, 12 from None, 3 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Not found out, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia.
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): 1749-1897 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1819-1938 (parish B)
