Sveržov
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Sveržov is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.33°N 21.17°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Bardejov District |
| First mentioned | 1355 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.70 km2 (2.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 347 m (1,138 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 684 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 860 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BJ |
| Website | sverzov |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1355
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 347 metres (1,138 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.70 km2 (2.20 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 439 | 513 | 593 | 684 |
| Difference | +16.85% | +15.59% | +15.34% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 677 | 684 |
| Difference | +1.03% |
It has a population of 684 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 617 people by ethnicity 616 as Slovak, 112 as Romani, 4 as Rusyn, 3 as Other, 2 as Czech and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 329 | 53.32% |
| Evangelical Church | 199 | 32.25% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 31 | 5.02% |
| Apostolic Church | 21 | 3.4% |
| None | 15 | 2.43% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 10 | 1.62% |
| Total | 617 |
In year 2021 was 617 people by religion 329 from Roman Catholic Church, 199 from Evangelical Church, 31 from Greek Catholic Church, 21 from Apostolic Church, 15 from None, 10 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from Other, 3 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Old Catholic Church and 1 from Calvinist Church.
