Závadka, Humenné District
municipality of Slovakia in Humenné district
Závadka is a village and municipality in Humenné District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1557.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 152 metres (499 ft) and covers an area of 5.70 km2 (2.20 sq mi) (2025).
Population
It has a population of 546 people (31 December 2025).
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 538 people by ethnicity 533 as Slovak, 6 as Rusyn, 3 as Not found out, 2 as Russian, 2 as Austrian, 2 as Other, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Romani and 1 as Hungarian.
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 538 people by religion 464 from Roman Catholic Church, 40 from Greek Catholic Church, 27 from None, 2 from Not found out, 2 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Ad hoc movements and 1 from Other.
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