Nižná Polianka
Nižná Polianka | |
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 Nižná Polianka from the route to border with Poland | |
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  Nižná Polianka Location of Nižná Polianka in the Prešov Region  Nižná Polianka Location of Nižná Polianka in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°24′N 21°24′E / 49.40°N 21.40°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Bardejov District |
| First mentioned | 1435 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.87 km2 (2.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 385 m (1,263 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 220 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 863 6[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BJ |
| Website | obecniznapolianka |
Nižná Polianka (Rusyn: Нижня Полянка; Hungarian: Alsópagony) is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1435
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 385 metres (1,263 ft)[3] and covers an area of 5.87 km2 (2.27 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 262 | 252 | 246 | 220 |
| Difference | −3.81% | −2.38% | −10.56% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 224 | 220 |
| Difference | −1.78% |
It has a population of 220 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 188 | 85.06% |
| Rusyn | 109 | 49.32% |
| Not found out | 6 | 2.71% |
| Ukrainian | 5 | 2.26% |
| Total | 221 |
In year 2021 was 221 people by ethnicity 188 as Slovak, 109 as Rusyn, 6 as Not found out, 5 as Ukrainian, 1 as Romani and 1 as Polish.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 106 | 47.96% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 69 | 31.22% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 29 | 13.12% |
| None | 11 | 4.98% |
| Not found out | 3 | 1.36% |
| Total | 221 |
In year 2021 was 221 people by religion 106 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 69 from Greek Catholic Church, 29 from Roman Catholic Church, 11 from None, 3 from Not found out, 2 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Calvinist Church.
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References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
