Kalinov, Medzilaborce District
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Kalinov (Rusyn: Калинів; Hungarian: Kalenó) is a village and municipality in the Medzilaborce District in the Prešov Region of far north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.32°N 21.93°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Medzilaborce District |
| First mentioned | 1604 |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.78 km2 (5.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 432 m (1,417 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 238 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 675 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ML |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1596 and 1604. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Zemplén County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1944, it was part of the Slovak Republic, a client state of Nazi Germany. On 21 September 1944, the Red Army dislodged the Wehrmacht from Kalinov and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia. It was the first municipality in Czechoslovakia to be liberated from German occupation.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 432 metres (1,417 ft)[2] and covers an area of 13.78 km2 (5.32 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 365 | 303 | 265 | 238 |
| Difference | −16.98% | −12.54% | −10.18% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 243 | 238 |
| Difference | −2.05% |
It has a population of 238 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 261 people by ethnicity 181 as Slovak, 130 as Rusyn, 9 as Ukrainian, 3 as Not found out, 2 as Czech and 2 as Other.
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 |
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| Greek Catholic Church | 227 | 86.97% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 13 | 4.98% |
| None | 9 | 3.45% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 8 | 3.07% |
| Not found out | 3 | 1.15% |
| Total | 261 |
In year 2021 was 261 people by religion 227 from Greek Catholic Church, 13 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 9 from None, 8 from Roman Catholic Church, 3 from Not found out 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): 1786-1898 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1794-1895 (parish B)
Gallery
Entering the village of Kalinov
Entering the village of Kalinov (WWII liberation memorial with displayed artillery piece)
Greek Catholic church of the Sleep of Our Lady in Kalinov (est. first half of the 18th century)
Greek Catholic church of the Sleep of Our Lady in Kalinov (est. first half of the 18th century)
Greek Catholic church of the Sleep of Our Lady in Kalinov (est. first half of the 18th century) and village cemetery
Funeral home in Kalinov
Main street in Kalinov
Municipal office in Kalinov
WWII liberation memorial in Kalinov
WWII liberation memorial in Kalinov
Commemorative plaque of WWII liberation memorial in Kalinov
Red Army soldiers memorial in Kalinov
T-34 medium tank on display at WWII memorial park in Kalinov
Artillery piece on display at WWII memorial park in Kalinov
