Krásny Brod
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Krásny Brod (Rusyn: Красный Брід; Ukrainian: Красний Брід; Hungarian: Laborcrév) is a village and municipality in the Medzilaborce District in the Prešov Region of far north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.23°N 21.90°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Medzilaborce District |
| First mentioned | 1557 |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.11 km2 (5.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 292 m (958 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 439 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 670 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ML |
| Website | oukrasnybrod |
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 9th century.[4] It was the original Temple to Kupala which records date to the 5th century B.C.
The first Christian church on the site was built around the 9th century, and was established by Saints Cyril and Methodius.
The Monastery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit was built on the ruins of these early churches in the 14th century.[5]
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. In 1944, the Red Army dislodged the Wehrmacht from Krásny Brod and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.[citation needed]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 292 metres (958 ft)[2] and covers an area of 15.11 km2 (5.83 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 401 | 424 | 472 | 439 |
| Difference | +5.73% | +11.32% | −6.99% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 442 | 439 |
| Difference | −0.67% |
It has a population of 439 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 467 people by ethnicity 256 as Slovak, 252 as Rusyn, 28 as Romani, 15 as Not found out, 9 as Ukrainian, 4 as Czech, 1 as Italian and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 289 | 61.88% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 98 | 20.99% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 41 | 8.78% |
| None | 20 | 4.28% |
| Not found out | 9 | 1.93% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 5 | 1.07% |
| Total | 467 |
In year 2021 was 467 people by religion 289 from Greek Catholic Church, 98 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 41 from Roman Catholic Church, 20 from None, 9 from Not found out, 5 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia.
Gallery
Ruins of the old Basilian monastery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit in Krásny Brod (est. 14th century)
Ruins of the old Basilian monastery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit in Krásny Brod (est. 14th century)
Ruins of the old Basilian monastery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit in Krásny Brod (est. 14th century)
Ruins of the old Basilian monastery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit in Krásny Brod (est. 14th century) in 1930
Information on the old Basilian monastery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit in Krásny Brod (est. 14th century)
Derelict manor house in Krásny Brod
New Basilian monastery in Krásny Brod
Orthodox church in Krásny Brod
Orthodox church in Krásny Brod
Funeral home at cemetery in Krásny Brod
