Žalobín
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Žalobín (Hungarian: Újszomotor) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 48.97°N 21.73°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Vranov nad Topľou District |
| First mentioned | 1451 |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.87 km2 (4.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 143 m (469 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 808 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 940 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | VT |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1451.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 143 metres (469 ft)[2] and covers an area of 11.87 km2 (4.58 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 693 | 769 | 845 | 808 |
| Difference | +10.96% | +9.88% | −4.37% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 815 | 808 |
| Difference | −0.85% |
It has a population of 808 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 819 people by ethnicity 802 as Slovak, 88 as Romani, 10 as Not found out, 4 as Rusyn, 4 as Polish, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Czech, 1 as Italian and 1 as Other.
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 | 739 | 90.23% |
| None | 28 | 3.42% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 27 | 3.3% |
| Evangelical Church | 11 | 1.34% |
| Total | 819 |
In year 2021 was 819 people by religion 739 from Roman Catholic Church, 28 from None, 27 from Greek Catholic Church, 11 from Evangelical Church, 4 from Not found out, 3 from Other, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses and 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia.
