Miroľa
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Miroľa (Rusyn: Мироля; Hungarian: Mérfalva, until 1899: Mirolya) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.32°N 21.73°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1572 |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.11 km2 (2.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 382 m (1,253 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 46 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 900 6[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1572.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 382 metres (1,253 ft)[2] and covers an area of 6.11 km2 (2.36 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 83 | 69 | 61 | 46 |
| Difference | −16.86% | −11.59% | −24.59% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 50 | 46 |
| Difference | −8% |
It has a population of 46 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 56 people by ethnicity 43 as Rusyn, 39 as Slovak and 5 as Not found out.
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 | 29 | 51.79% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 23 | 41.07% |
| None | 2 | 3.57% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 1 | 1.79% |
| Not found out | 1 | 1.79% |
| Total | 56 |
In year 2021 was 56 people by religion 29 from Greek Catholic Church, 23 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from None, 1 from Roman Catholic Church and 1 from Not found out.
