Nižná Voľa
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Nižná Voľa (Ukrainian: Нижня Воля, Nyzhnia Volia) is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia. There is a church built in 1823-1826 which is being used by both religions (Greek and Roman Catholics).
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| Coordinates: 49.22°N 21.37°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Bardejov District |
| First mentioned | 1310 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.17 km2 (2.77 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 267 m (876 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 270 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 862 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 1310
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 267 metres (876 ft)[2] and covers an area of 7.17 km2 (2.77 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 271 | 287 | 291 | 270 |
| Difference | +5.90% | +1.39% | −7.21% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 269 | 270 |
| Difference | +0.37% |
It has a population of 270 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 274 people by ethnicity 264 as Slovak, 8 as Not found out, 4 as Rusyn, 1 as Polish 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 187 | 68.25% |
| Evangelical Church | 50 | 18.25% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 21 | 7.66% |
| Not found out | 7 | 2.55% |
| None | 6 | 2.19% |
| Total | 274 |
In year 2021 was 274 people by religion 187 from Roman Catholic Church, 50 from Evangelical Church, 21 from Greek Catholic Church, 7 from Not found out, 6 from None, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Church of the Brethren.
