Pusté Pole
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  Pusté Pole Location of Pusté Pole in the Prešov Region  Pusté Pole Location of Pusté Pole in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°13′N 20°54′E / 49.22°N 20.90°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Stará Ľubovňa District |
| First mentioned | 1956 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.23 km2 (1.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 573 m (1,880 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 233 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 654 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 52[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SL |
| Website | pustepole |
Pusté Pole (Hungarian: Kriványpusztamező, Rusyn: Пусте Поле) is a village and municipality in Stará Ľubovňa District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1325. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Pusté Pole was part of Sáros 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 573 metres (1,880 ft)[2] and covers an area of 3.23 km2 (1.25 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 212 | 227 | 218 | 233 |
| Difference | +7.07% | −3.96% | +6.88% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 223 | 233 |
| Difference | +4.48% |
It has a population of 233 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 210 | 96.77% |
| Rusyn | 8 | 3.68% |
| Romani | 7 | 3.22% |
| Not found out | 3 | 1.38% |
| Total | 217 |
In year 2021 was 217 people by ethnicity 210 as Slovak, 8 as Rusyn, 7 as Romani, 3 as Not found out, 1 as Russian and 1 as Hungarian.
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 | 184 | 84.79% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 21 | 9.68% |
| None | 9 | 4.15% |
| Total | 217 |
In year 2021 was 217 people by religion 184 from Roman Catholic Church, 21 from Greek Catholic Church, 9 from None, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Not found out.
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.