Ďurková | |
|---|---|
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 Flag | |
| Coordinates: 49°14′N 20°52′E / 49.24°N 20.87°E / 49.24; 20.87 | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Stará Ľubovňa District |
| First mentioned | 1427 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.97 km2 (1.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 523 m (1,716 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 219 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 654 13 |
| Area code | +421 523 |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SL |
| Website | obecdurkova |
Ďurková (Hungarian: Györkvágása, Rusyn: Дюркова) is a village and municipality in Stará Ľubovňa District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1427. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Ďurková was part of Sáros County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic. On 22 January 1945, the Red Army dislodged the Wehrmacht from Ďurková and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 523 metres (1,716 ft)3 and covers an area of 3.97 km2 (1.53 sq mi) (2025).4
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 262 | 275 | 243 | 219 |
| Difference | +4.96% | −11.63% | −9.87% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 219 | 219 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 219 people (31 December 2025).6
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 212 | 94.64% |
| Rusyn | 18 | 8.03% |
| Not found out | 3 | 1.33% |
| Total | 224 |
In year 2021 was 224 people by ethnicity 212 as Slovak, 18 as Rusyn, 3 as Not found out and 1 as Ukrainian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 180 | 80.36% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 38 | 16.96% |
| None | 4 | 1.79% |
| Total | 224 |
In year 2021 was 224 people by religion 180 from Greek Catholic Church, 38 from Roman Catholic Church, 4 from None, 1 from Not found out and 1 from Evangelical Church.
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): 1743-1895 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1826-1913 (parish B)
References
References
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- "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
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- "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.