Michajlov (Hungarian: Kismihály, Rusyn: Михайлів) is a village and municipality in Snina District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 48°55′N 22°21′E / 48.92°N 22.35°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Snina District |
| First mentioned | 1557 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.67 km2 (1.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 243 m (797 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 77 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 677 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SV |
| Website | obecmichajlov |
History
editIn historical records the village was first mentioned in 1557 AD. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Michajlov was part of Zemplén 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 from 1939 to 1944 again part of Hungary. In the autumn of 1944, the Red Army entered Michajlov and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 243 metres (797 ft)[2] and covers an area of 4.67 km2 (1.80 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
edit| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 120 | 108 | 91 | 77 |
| Difference | −10% | −15.74% | −15.38% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 81 | 77 |
| Difference | −4.93% |
It has a population of 77 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
edit| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 70 | 85.36% |
| Rusyn | 45 | 54.87% |
| Ukrainian | 5 | 6.09% |
| Other | 1 | 1.21% |
| Total | 82 |
In year 2021 was 82 people by ethnicity 70 as Slovak, 45 as Rusyn, 5 as Ukrainian 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
edit| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 46 | 56.1% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 28 | 34.15% |
| None | 6 | 7.32% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 2 | 2.44% |
| Total | 82 |
In year 2021 was 82 people by religion 46 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 28 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from None and 2 from Roman Catholic Church.
References
edit- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
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