Nová Polianka
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  Nová Polianka Location of Nová Polianka in the Prešov Region  Nová Polianka Location of Nová Polianka in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°17′N 21°37′E / 49.28°N 21.62°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1414 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.47 km2 (2.11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 344 m (1,129 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 74 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 890 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
Nová Polianka (Rusyn: Нова Полянка; Hungarian: Mérgesvágása, until 1899: Mergeska) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1414.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 344 metres (1,129 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.47 km2 (2.11 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 62 | 57 | 76 | 74 |
| Difference | −8.06% | +33.33% | −2.63% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 71 | 74 |
| Difference | +4.22% |
It has a population of 74 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 62 | 93.93% |
| Rusyn | 32 | 48.48% |
| Not found out | 2 | 3.03% |
| Czech | 1 | 1.51% |
| Total | 66 |
In year 2021 was 66 people by ethnicity 62 as Slovak, 32 as Rusyn, 2 as Not found out and 1 as Czech.
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 | 39 | 59.09% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 12 | 18.18% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 7 | 10.61% |
| None | 6 | 9.09% |
| Not found out | 1 | 1.52% |
| Evangelical Church | 1 | 1.52% |
| Total | 66 |
In year 2021 was 66 people by religion 39 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 12 from Greek Catholic Church, 7 from Roman Catholic Church, 6 from None, 1 from Not found out and 1 from Evangelical Church.
References
- 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.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 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.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "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.
External links
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