Vyšný Kručov
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Vyšný Kručov is a small village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.17°N 21.43°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Bardejov District |
| First mentioned | 1391 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.94 km2 (1.52 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 196 m (643 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 150 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 864 5[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BJ |
| Website | obecvysnykrucov |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1391.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 196 metres (643 ft)[2] and covers an area of 3.94 km2 (1.52 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 147 | 149 | 148 | 150 |
| Difference | +1.36% | −0.67% | +1.35% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 150 | 150 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 150 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 151 people by ethnicity 150 as Slovak and 1 as Polish.
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 | 75 | 49.67% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 72 | 47.68% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 2 | 1.32% |
| None | 2 | 1.32% |
| Total | 151 |
In year 2021 was 151 people by religion 75 from Evangelical Church, 72 from Roman Catholic Church, 2 from Greek Catholic Church and 2 from None.
