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Veľký Šariš

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Veľký Šariš
Municipality
Flag of Veľký Šariš
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Coat of arms of Veľký Šariš
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Veľký Šariš is located in Prešov Region
Veľký Šariš
Veľký Šariš
Location of Veľký Šariš in the Prešov Region
Veľký Šariš is located in Slovakia
Veľký Šariš
Veľký Šariš
Location of Veľký Šariš in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°02′N 21°11′E / 49.04°N 21.19°E / 49.04; 21.19
Country Slovakia
Region Prešov Region
DistrictPrešov District
First mentioned1217
Government
 • MayorJUDr. Viliam Kall
Area
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 • Total
25.69 km2 (9.92 sq mi)
Elevation
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281 m (922 ft)
Population
 (2025)[3]
 • Total
7,035
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
822 1[2]
Area code+421 51[2]
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)PO
Websitewww.velkysaris.sk

Veľký Šariš (pronunciationⓘ) is a small town near Prešov in eastern Slovakia. The town is known as the site of the largest brewery in Slovakia – Šariš Brewery.

Etymology

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The etymology of the name is uncertain. Hungarian historians and linguists prefer the theory that it is derived from the Hungarian word sár or sáros (muddy). Slovak historians and linguists assume that the name comes from pre-Hungarian period and is of Slavic or even older origin.[4]

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 281 metres (922 ft)[2] and covers an area of 25.69 km2 (9.92 sq mi) (2025).[1] It is located on the Torysa river, 6 kilometres (4 mi) north-north-west from Prešov. There are ruins of Šariš Castle above the city, which were reconstructed in recent years and serve as place for various cultural events, such as music festivals or film festivals.

History

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The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times. A Slavic settlement on the castle foot hill is dated to the 9th–10th century, other settlements were unearthed in the area of the town (9th–10th century, 10th–11th century, later abandoned settlement dated to the 12th–13th century) and at the location Dzikov potok (8th–9th century). The first written mention of Veľký Šariš dates back to 1217 (Sarus)[4] The town was a royal town then a landlord town (since 1465).[4]

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
19703,986—    
19804,157+4.3%
19913,534−15.0%
20014,018+13.7%
20115,292+31.7%
20216,471+22.3%
Source: Censuses[5][6]
Population statistic (10 years)[7]
Year1995200520152025
Count3566464359137035
Difference +30.20% +27.35% +18.97%
Population statistic[7]
Year20242025
Count69767035
Difference+0.84%

It has a population of 7035 people (31 December 2025).[8]

Ethnicity

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Census 2021 (1+ %)[9][10]
EthnicityNumberFraction
Slovak621896.09%
Romani6399.87%
Not found out1422.19%
Rusyn1021.57%
Total6471

In year 2021 was 6471 people by ethnicity 6218 as Slovak, 639 as Romani, 142 as Not found out, 102 as Rusyn, 47 as Ukrainian, 39 as Czech, 28 as Other, 10 as German, 7 as Russian, 6 as Italian, 5 as Polish, 5 as French, 4 as Hungarian, 3 as English, 2 as Jewish, 2 as Serbian, 2 as Croatian, 1 as Silesian, 1 as Austrian, 1 as Moravian, 1 as Greek and 1 as Bulgarian.

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

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Census 2021 (1+ %)[11]
ReligionNumberFraction
Roman Catholic Church457870.75%
None98115.16%
Greek Catholic Church3936.07%
Evangelical Church1782.75%
Not found out1482.29%
Eastern Orthodox Church771.19%
Total6471

In year 2021 was 6471 people by religion 4578 from Roman Catholic Church, 981 from None, 393 from Greek Catholic Church, 178 from Evangelical Church, 148 from Not found out, 77 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 24 from Church of the Brethren, 19 from Apostolic Church, 14 from Ad hoc movements, 12 from Other, 12 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 8 from Calvinist Church, 8 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 5 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 5 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 4 from Buddhism, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 2 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Jewish community.

Economy

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Šariš Brewery is located in the town. The brewery was built in 1964 and is part of Asahi Breweries. The brewery has around 550 employees.

FC Pivovar Veľký Šariš

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FC Pivovar Veľký Šariš
Full nameFC Pivovar Veľký Šariš
Founded1919; 107 years ago (1919)[12]
GroundStadium FC Pivovar Veľký Šariš
Veľký Šariš
Capacity1,000 (500 seats)
PresidentFrantišek Sabol
Head coachMartin Bystroň
League5. liga
2015–164th

FC Pivovar Veľký Šariš is a Slovak football team, based in the town.[13] The club was founded in 1919.

Twin towns – sister cities

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Veľký Šariš is twinned with:[14]

References

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  1. 1 2 "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.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  4. 1 2 3 Štefánik, Martin; Lukačka, Ján, eds. (2010). Lexikón stredovekých miest na Slovensku [Lexicon of Medieval Towns in Slovakia] (PDF) (in Slovak and English). Bratislava: Historický ústav SAV. pp. 552, 563. ISBN 978-80-89396-11-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-03-02. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
  5. ↑ "Statistical lexikon of municipalities 1970-2011" (PDF) (in Slovak).
  6. ↑ "Census 2021 - Population - Basic results". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2021-01-01.
  7. 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  8. ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  9. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  10. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  11. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  12. ↑ Aj v piatej lige sa dá futbal robiť inak[permanent dead link] September 13, 2016
  13. ↑ "Adresár klubov súťažný ročník 2010/2011" (PDF) (in Slovak). website FUTBALVSFZ.SK. 2011-03-27. Retrieved 2011-03-27.[permanent dead link]
  14. ↑ "Partnerské mestá". velkysaris.sk (in Slovak). Veľký Šariš. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
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