Kríže
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Kríže (German: Kreuz) is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.24°N 21.15°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Bardejov District |
| First mentioned | 1635 |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.93 km2 (5.76 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 560 m (1,840 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 56 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 860 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BJ |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1635.
Geography
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 64 | 77 | 74 | 56 |
| Difference | +20.31% | −3.89% | −24.32% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 56 | 56 |
| Difference | −1.42% |
It has a population of 56 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 64 people by ethnicity 61 as Slovak, 11 as Rusyn, 2 as Not found out, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as Italian.
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 | 50 | 78.13% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 10 | 15.63% |
| None | 4 | 6.25% |
| Total | 64 |
In year 2021 was 64 people by religion 50 from Greek Catholic Church, 10 from Roman Catholic Church and 4 from None.
