Gaboltov (Rusyn: Ґабултів, romanized: Gabultiv, Hungarian: Galbatő) is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1247.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 410 metres (1,350 ft)[3] and covers an area of 12.73 km2 (4.92 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 511 | 516 | 510 | 538 |
| Difference | +0.97% | −1.16% | +5.49% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 528 | 538 |
| Difference | +1.89% |
It has a population of 538 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 478 | 97.15% |
| Not found out | 13 | 2.64% |
| Rusyn | 10 | 2.03% |
| Total | 492 |
In year 2021 was 492 people by ethnicity 478 as Slovak, 13 as Not found out, 10 as Rusyn, 4 as Romani, 3 as Ukrainian, 2 as Polish, 2 as Other, 1 as Czech, 1 as Irish and 1 as Russian.
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 | 415 | 84.35% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 34 | 6.91% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 14 | 2.85% |
| None | 11 | 2.24% |
| Not found out | 10 | 2.03% |
| Evangelical Church | 5 | 1.02% |
| Total | 492 |
In year 2021 was 492 people by religion 415 from Roman Catholic Church, 34 from Greek Catholic Church, 14 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 11 from None, 10 from Not found out, 5 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church 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): 1800-1895 (parish A)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1827-1934 (parish B)
See also
References
- ^ “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.
- ^ “Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia – obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]”. Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ a b c d “Základná charakteristika”. www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ “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.
- ^ a b “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.
External links
Media related to Gaboltov at Wikimedia Commons- Official website

- Surnames of living people in Gaboltov