Závada, Humenné District
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Závada (Rusyn: Завада) is a village and municipality in Humenné District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.17°N 21.79°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Humenné District |
| First mentioned | 1454 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.03 km2 (3.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 300 m (980 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 70 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 940 8[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | HE |
| Website | obeczavada |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1454.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 300 metres (980 ft)[2] and covers an area of 9.03 km2 (3.49 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 92 | 74 | 71 | 70 |
| Difference | −19.56% | −4.05% | −1.40% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 73 | 70 |
| Difference | −4.10% |
It has a population of 70 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 65 people by ethnicity 52 as Rusyn, 25 as Slovak, 1 as Russian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 57 | 87.69% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 5 | 7.69% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 1 | 1.54% |
| Evangelical Church | 1 | 1.54% |
| None | 1 | 1.54% |
| Total | 65 |
In year 2021 was 65 people by religion 57 from Greek Catholic Church, 5 from Roman Catholic Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Evangelical Church and 1 from None.
