Komárov, Bardejov District
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Komárov (Hungarian since 1907: Felsőkomaróc) is a village and municipality in Bardejov, Prešov, Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.28°N 21.35°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Bardejov District |
| First mentioned | 1355 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.99 km2 (3.08 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 244 m (801 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 475 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 861 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BJ |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1355. Komárov has a Catholic Church (built circa 1490s), a soccer field, a small shop, a bar, a mortician, and the ruins of two castles. One of these has since been converted into a park with a tennis court and pool. There are three cemeteries, which have housed the earthly remains of citizens for hundreds of years.
In World War II, it was one of very few villages which never saw tanks, as the bridge was destroyed.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 244 metres (801 ft)[2] and covers an area of 7.99 km2 (3.08 sq mi) (2025).[4] Komárov is somewhat unusual as a village, as it only has one way in or out via a bridge, and cannot be driven through.
Many immigrants from this town have settled in and around Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
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| Count | 399 | 406 | 445 | 475 |
| Difference | +1.75% | +9.60% | +6.74% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 473 | 475 |
| Difference | +0.42% |
It has a population of 475 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 455 people by ethnicity 446 as Slovak, 10 as Not found out, 2 as Rusyn and 1 as Romani.
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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| Roman Catholic Church | 415 | 91.21% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 11 | 2.42% |
| None | 10 | 2.2% |
| Not found out | 9 | 1.98% |
| Evangelical Church | 5 | 1.1% |
| Total | 455 |
In year 2021 was 455 people by religion 415 from Roman Catholic Church, 11 from Greek Catholic Church, 10 from None, 9 from Not found out, 5 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Jewish community, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Buddhism.
Economy
The village is mostly made up of farmers but there is a nearby forest where logging has been done. Besides cattle and chicken, most farms produce cucumbers, tomatoes, and other vegetables. There are a good number of fruit trees, with pears being the most common.
The town also has a fairly large population of storks, some of which nest on the chimneys of houses.
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): 1789-1897 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1753-1906 (parish B)
