Proč
Proč | |
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  Proč Location of Proč in the Prešov Region  Proč Location of Proč in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°06′N 21°24′E / 49.10°N 21.40°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Prešov District |
| First mentioned | 1423 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.85 km2 (2.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 473 m (1,552 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 403 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 821 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 51[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PO |
| Website | proc |
Proč (Hungarian: Porócs) is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1423.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 473 metres (1,552 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.85 km2 (2.26 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 454 | 438 | 423 | 403 |
| Difference | −3.52% | −3.42% | −4.72% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 409 | 403 |
| Difference | −1.46% |
It has a population of 403 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 394 | 98% |
| Not found out | 8 | 1.99% |
| Total | 402 |
In year 2021 was 402 people by ethnicity 394 as Slovak, 8 as Not found out, 1 as Czech, 1 as Rusyn and 1 as Other.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 378 | 94.03% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 9 | 2.24% |
| Not found out | 7 | 1.74% |
| None | 6 | 1.49% |
| Total | 402 |
In year 2021 was 402 people by religion 378 from Roman Catholic Church, 9 from Greek Catholic Church, 7 from Not found out, 6 from None, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Other.
References
- 1 2 "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "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.