Príkra
Village in Slovakia
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Príkra (Hungarian: Meredély, until 1899: Prikra; Rusyn: Прикра) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.36°N 21.74°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1618 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.32 km2 (3.60 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 434 m (1,424 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 11 |
| Population by ethnicity (2011) | |
| • Slovaks | 100.0% |
| Population by religion (2011) | |
| • Greek Catholic | 75.0% |
| • Roman Catholic | 12.5% |
| • Orthodox | 12.5% |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 900 5[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
| Website | obecprikra |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1618.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 434 metres (1,424 ft)[2] and covers an area of 9.32 km2 (3.60 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 11 | 8 | 7 | 11 |
| Difference | −27.27% | −12.5% | +57.14% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 11 | 11 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 11 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 12 people by ethnicity 12 as Slovak and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 6 | 50% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 3 | 25% |
| None | 2 | 16.67% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 1 | 8.33% |
| Total | 12 |
In year 2021 was 12 people by religion 6 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Roman Catholic Church, 2 from None and 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church.
