Svetlice
municipality of Slovakia
Svetlice (Rusyn: Светліцї, Hungarian: Világ) is a village and municipality in the Medzilaborce District in the Prešov Region of far north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1557. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Zemplén County within the Kingdom of Hungary.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 326 metres (1,070 ft) and covers an area of 31.64 km2 (12.22 sq mi) (2025).
Notable spots for sightseeing include Svetlice's Greek Catholic Church built in the 1700s and the Bell tower built in the 1800s.
Population
It has a population of 77 people (31 December 2025).
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 89 people by ethnicity 59 as Slovak, 53 as Rusyn, 3 as Not found out and 2 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
In year 2021 was 89 people by religion 54 from Greek Catholic Church, 16 from Roman Catholic Church, 7 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 7 from None, 3 from Not found out and 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses.
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