Runina
Runina (Hungarian: Juhászlak, Rusyn: Руніна) is a village and municipality in Snina District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia. The first written reference of the village dates back to 1569. The municipality lies at an altitude of 550 metres and covers an area of 22.198 km2. According to the 2013 census it had a population of 75 inhabitants. The village situated in the buffer zone of the Poloniny National Park offers easy access to most of the National Park's hiking trails. Stužica, a component of the Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians UNESCO World Heritage Site is also close to the village.
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| Coordinates: 49°04′N 22°24′E / 49.07°N 22.40°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Snina District |
| First mentioned | 1569 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marián Regula (SMER-SD) |
| Area | |
• Total | 22.21 km2 (8.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 537 m (1,762 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 71 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 676 5[3] |
| Area code | +421 57[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SV |
| Website | www.runina.sk |
Runina (Hungarian: Juhászlak, Rusyn: Руніна) is a village and municipality in Snina District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia. The first written reference of the village dates back to 1569. The municipality lies at an altitude of 550 metres and covers an area of 22.198 km2. According to the 2013 census it had a population of 75 inhabitants.
The village situated in the buffer zone of the Poloniny National Park offers easy access to most of the National Park's hiking trails. Stužica, a component of the Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians UNESCO World Heritage Site is also close to the village.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 537 metres (1,762 ft)[3] and covers an area of 22.21 km2 (8.58 sq mi) (2025).[4]
History
[edit]Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Runina was part of Zemplén County within the Kingdom of Hungary. In 1939, it was for a short time part of the Slovak Republic. From 1939 to 1944, as a result of the Slovak–Hungarian War of 1939, it was again part of Hungary. In 1944, the Red Army entered Runina and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 117 | 66 | 80 | 71 |
| Difference | −43.58% | +21.21% | −11.25% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 69 | 71 |
| Difference | +2.89% |
It has a population of 71 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Rusyn | 65 | 84.41% |
| Slovak | 25 | 32.46% |
| Ukrainian | 6 | 7.79% |
| German | 1 | 1.29% |
| Total | 77 |
In year 2021 was 77 people by ethnicity 65 as Rusyn, 25 as Slovak, 6 as Ukrainian and 1 as German.
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 | 63 | 81.82% |
| None | 6 | 7.79% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 5 | 6.49% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 3 | 3.9% |
| Total | 77 |
In year 2021 was 77 people by religion 63 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 6 from None, 5 from Roman Catholic Church and 3 from Greek 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.
- ^ "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
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Media related to Runina at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Runina na Facebooku
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