Oľšavce
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Oľšavce is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.20°N 21.38°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Bardejov District |
| First mentioned | 1383 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.04 km2 (1.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 253 m (830 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 156 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 864 6[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BJ |
| Website | olsavce |
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1383.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 253 metres (830 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.04 km2 (1.95 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 169 | 163 | 180 | 156 |
| Difference | −3.55% | +10.42% | −13.33% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 159 | 156 |
| Difference | −1.88% |
It has a population of 156 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 165 people by ethnicity 161 as Slovak, 3 as Not found out, 1 as Czech, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as Rusyn.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church | 90 | 54.55% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 66 | 40% |
| Not found out | 5 | 3.03% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 3 | 1.82% |
| Total | 165 |
In year 2021 was 165 people by religion 90 from Evangelical Church, 66 from Roman Catholic Church, 5 from Not found out, 3 from Greek Catholic Church and 1 from None.
