Demjata (Hungarian: Deméte, Rusyn: Демята) is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1330.[citation needed]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 299 metres (981 ft)[3] and covers an area of 11.49 km2 (4.44 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Notable people
- Stanislav Šesták, Slovak footballer
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 998 | 1065 | 1069 | 1077 |
| Difference | +6.71% | +0.37% | +0.74% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1086 | 1077 |
| Difference | −0.82% |
It has a population of 1077 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1075 | 97.63% |
| Not found out | 31 | 2.81% |
| Total | 1101 |
In year 2021 was 1101 people by ethnicity 1075 as Slovak, 31 as Not found out, 6 as Rusyn, 3 as Ukrainian, 2 as Czech, 2 as Other and 1 as Romani.
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 | 960 | 87.19% |
| None | 66 | 5.99% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 37 | 3.36% |
| Not found out | 23 | 2.09% |
| Total | 1101 |
In year 2021 was 1101 people by religion 960 from Roman Catholic Church, 66 from None, 37 from Greek Catholic Church, 23 from Not found out, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 2 from Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Islam, 1 from Other, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive “Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia”
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1750–1895 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1800–1895 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1724–1895 (parish B)
See also
References
- ^ “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.
- ^ “Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia – obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]”. Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ^ a b c d “Základná charakteristika”. www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ “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.
- ^ a b “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.
External links
Media related to Demjata at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Demjata
