Kurimka
Village in Slovakia
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Kurimka (Rusyn: Куримка; Hungarian: Kiskurima, until 1899: Kurimka) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.32°N 21.45°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1548 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.45 km2 (4.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 321 m (1,053 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 371 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 901 6[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1548.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 321 metres (1,053 ft)[2] and covers an area of 12.45 km2 (4.81 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Hiking trails
- European walking route E8
- Prešov – Miháľov – Kurimka – Dukla – Iwonicz-Zdrój – Rymanów-Zdrój – Puławy – Tokarnia (778 m) – Kamień (717 m) – Komańcza – Cisna – Ustrzyki Górne – Tarnica – Wołosate.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 396 | 374 | 381 | 371 |
| Difference | −5.55% | +1.87% | −2.62% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 362 | 371 |
| Difference | +2.48% |
It has a population of 371 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 386 people by ethnicity 296 as Slovak, 194 as Rusyn, 36 as Romani, 13 as Ukrainian, 7 as Not found out, 2 as Polish and 1 as Czech.
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 | 274 | 70.98% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 30 | 7.77% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 28 | 7.25% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 23 | 5.96% |
| None | 19 | 4.92% |
| Not found out | 5 | 1.3% |
| Evangelical Church | 4 | 1.04% |
| Total | 386 |
In year 2021 was 386 people by religion 274 from Greek Catholic Church, 30 from Roman Catholic Church, 28 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 23 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 19 from None, 5 from Not found out, 4 from Evangelical Church and 3 from Other.
