Husák (Hungarian: Ungludas, Rusyn: Гусак) is a village and municipality in the Sobrance District in the Košice Region of east Slovakia.
Husák (village)
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| Coordinates: 48°42′N 22°18′E / 48.70°N 22.30°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Sobrance District |
| First mentioned | 1567 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Michal Copák (Ind.) |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.80 km2 (5.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 217 m (712 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 159 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 725 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 56[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SO |
| Website | www |
History
editIn historical records the village was first mentioned in 1567. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Husák was part of Ung County within the Kingdom of Hungary. In 1939, it was for a short time part of the Slovak Republic. As a result of the Slovak–Hungarian War of 1939, it was again part of Hungary from 1939 to 1944. On 28 October 1944, the Red Army entered Husák and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 217 metres (712 ft)[2] and covers an area of 14.80 km2 (5.71 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
edit| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 188 | 167 | 161 | 159 |
| Difference | −11.17% | −3.59% | −1.24% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 166 | 159 |
| Difference | −4.21% |
It has a population of 159 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
edit| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 160 | 90.9% |
| Hungarian | 7 | 3.97% |
| Other | 7 | 3.97% |
| Ukrainian | 6 | 3.4% |
| Not found out | 4 | 2.27% |
| Total | 176 |
In year 2021 was 176 people by ethnicity 160 as Slovak, 7 as Hungarian, 7 as Other, 6 as Ukrainian, 4 as Not found out, 1 as Russian and 1 as Romanian.
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
edit| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 123 | 69.89% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 29 | 16.48% |
| Calvinist Church | 9 | 5.11% |
| None | 7 | 3.98% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 5 | 2.84% |
| Not found out | 3 | 1.7% |
| Total | 176 |
In year 2021 was 176 people by religion 123 from Roman Catholic Church, 29 from Greek Catholic Church, 9 from Calvinist Church, 7 from None, 5 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 3 from Not found out.
Culture
editThe village has a public library.
Genealogical resources
editThe records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1789–1899 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1834–1902 (parish B)
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
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