Jarabina
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Jarabina, also known as Orjabyna (Rusyn: Орябина; Hungarian: Berkenyéd; German: Girm; Polish: Jarzębina) is a village and municipality in Stará Ľubovňa District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.
U.S. Marine Michael Strank, Flag Raiser at Iwo Jima, was born here.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1329. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Jarabina was part of Szepes County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic. On 24 January 1945, the Red Army dislodged the Wehrmacht from Jarabina and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 586 metres (1,923 ft) and covers an area of 22.88 km2 (8.83 sq mi) (2025).
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 826 | 847 | 902 | 930 |
| Difference | +2.54% | +6.49% | +3.10% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 925 | 930 |
| Difference | +0.54% |
It has a population of 930 people (31 December 2025).
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 507 | 55.16% |
| Rusyn | 438 | 47.66% |
| Ukrainian | 78 | 8.48% |
| Romani | 71 | 7.72% |
| Not found out | 43 | 4.67% |
| Total | 919 |
In year 2021 was 919 people by ethnicity 507 as Slovak, 438 as Rusyn, 78 as Ukrainian, 71 as Romani, 43 as Not found out, 8 as Polish, 8 as Other, 3 as Czech and 3 as Russian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 420 | 45.7% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 243 | 26.44% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 156 | 16.97% |
| None | 58 | 6.31% |
| Not found out | 37 | 4.03% |
| Total | 919 |
In year 2021 was 919 people by religion 420 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 243 from Greek Catholic Church, 156 from Roman Catholic Church, 58 from None, 37 from Not found out, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 1 from Old Catholic Church.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Levoca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1852-1927 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1789-1929 (parish A)