Blatná Polianka
Blatná Polianka
Sárosmező | |
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  Blatná Polianka Location of Blatná Polianka in the Košice Region  Blatná Polianka Location of Blatná Polianka in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°41′N 22°06′E / 48.68°N 22.10°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Sobrance District |
| First mentioned | 1417 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.98 km2 (3.85 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 172 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 724 4[3] |
| Area code | +421 56[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SO |
| Website | blatnapolianka |
Blatná Polianka (Hungarian: Sárosmező, Rusyn: Блатна Полянка) is a village and municipality in the Sobrance District in the Košice Region of east Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1417. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Blatná Polianka was part of Ung County within the Kingdom of Hungary. In 1939, it was for a short time part of the Slovak Republic. As a result of the Slovak–Hungarian War of 1939, it was again part of Hungary from 1939 to 1944. In the autumn of 1944, the Red Army entered Blatná Polianka and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 102 metres (335 ft)[3] and covers an area of 9.98 km2 (3.85 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 190 | 173 | 167 | 172 |
| Difference | −8.94% | −3.46% | +2.99% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 177 | 172 |
| Difference | −2.82% |
It has a population of 172 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 155 | 93.37% |
| Not found out | 9 | 5.42% |
| Romani | 5 | 3.01% |
| Total | 166 |
In year 2021 was 166 people by ethnicity 155 as Slovak, 9 as Not found out and 5 as Romani.
Note on population: The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Calvinist Church | 77 | 46.39% |
| None | 32 | 19.28% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 20 | 12.05% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 12 | 7.23% |
| Evangelical Church | 11 | 6.63% |
| Not found out | 7 | 4.22% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 4 | 2.41% |
| Ad hoc movements | 2 | 1.2% |
| Total | 166 |
In year 2021 was 166 people by religion 77 from Calvinist Church, 32 from None, 20 from Greek Catholic Church, 12 from Roman Catholic Church, 11 from Evangelical Church, 7 from Not found out, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Ad hoc movements and 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church.
Culture
The village has a public library and a football pitch
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1834–1895 (parish B)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1797–1916 (parish B)
See also
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
