Polianka, Slovakia
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| Coordinates: 48°43′34″N 17°34′48″E / 48.72611°N 17.58000°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trenčín Region |
| District | Myjava District |
| First mentioned | 1955 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.41 km2 (3.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 397 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 907 01[2] |
| Area code | +421 34[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MY |
| Website | obecpolianka |
Polianka is a village and municipality in Myjava District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1955. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Nyitra County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 416 metres (1,365 ft)[2] and covers an area of 9.41 km2 (3.63 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 393 | 359 | 395 | 397 |
| Difference | −8.65% | +10.02% | +0.50% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 396 | 397 |
| Difference | +0.25% |
It has a population of 397 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 369 | 93.18% |
| Czech | 19 | 4.79% |
| Not found out | 16 | 4.04% |
| Total | 396 |
In year 2021 was 396 people by ethnicity 369 as Slovak, 19 as Czech, 16 as Not found out, 3 as Romanian, 2 as Hungarian, 2 as Albanian, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Serbian, 1 as Silesian, 1 as Russian and 1 as German.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church | 204 | 51.52% |
| None | 115 | 29.04% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 42 | 10.61% |
| Not found out | 17 | 4.29% |
| Total | 396 |
In year 2021 was 396 people by religion 204 from Evangelical Church, 115 from None, 42 from Roman Catholic Church, 17 from Not found out, 3 from Jewish community, 3 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 3 from United Methodist Church, 2 from Other, 2 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Bahá'i Community, 2 from Ad hoc movements and 1 from Eastern Orthodox 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
Media related to Polianka at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
