Topoľa
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  Topoľa Location of Topoľa in the Prešov Region  Topoľa Location of Topoľa in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°03′N 22°22′E / 49.05°N 22.37°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Snina District |
| First mentioned | 1337 |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.40 km2 (10.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 381 m (1,250 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 149 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 676 5[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SV |
| Website | topola |
Topoľa (Rusyn: Тополя, Hungarian: Kistopolya) is a village and municipality in Snina District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality is located in Snina District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia. The municipality lies at an altitude of 381 metres (1,250 ft)[2] and covers an area of 26.40 km2 (10.19 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 241 | 183 | 148 | 149 |
| Difference | −24.06% | −19.12% | +0.67% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 152 | 149 |
| Difference | −1.97% |
It has a population of 149 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 96 | 60.37% |
| Rusyn | 85 | 53.45% |
| Ukrainian | 7 | 4.4% |
| Not found out | 5 | 3.14% |
| Total | 159 |
In year 2021 was 159 people by ethnicity 96 as Slovak, 85 as Rusyn, 7 as Ukrainian, 5 as Not found out, 1 as Czech, 1 as Serbian and 1 as Polish.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 130 | 81.76% |
| None | 14 | 8.81% |
| Not found out | 5 | 3.14% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 4 | 2.52% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 4 | 2.52% |
| Other and not ascertained christian church | 2 | 1.26% |
| Total | 159 |
In year 2021 was 159 people by religion 130 from Greek Catholic Church, 14 from None, 5 from Not found out, 4 from Roman Catholic Church, 4 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church.
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1337. The Greek Catholic wooden church of Archangel Michael located on the hill above the village dates back as far as 1700. There is a cemetery of soldiers, who fell in World War I, adjacent to the church. The name of the village is derived from topoľ, the poplar tree.
Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Topoľa was part of Zemplén County within the Kingdom of Hungary. In 1939, it was for a short time part of the Slovak Republic. From 1939 to 1944, as a result of the Slovak–Hungarian War of 1939, it was again part of Hungary. On 26 October 1944, the Red Army entered Topoľa and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.
Protected areas and natural landmarks
The municipality is situated in the buffer zone of the Poloniny National Park. It offers easy access to most of the National Park's hiking trails. Havešová, a component of the Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also located close to the village.
Gallery
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Main street in Topoľa, the Ulička stream at the centre
Street in Topoľa and access road to the Church of Saint Michael and communal cemetery
View of the village from the wooden church
Wooden church of Saint Michael in Topoľa
Wooden church of Saint Michael and wooden belfry in Topoľa.jpg)
Wooden church of Saint Michael in Topoľa.jpg)
Wooden church of Saint Michael in Topoľa
Wooden church of Saint Michael in Topoľa
Jewish cemetery in Topoľa.jpg)
First world war military cemetery
First world war military cemetery.jpg)
First world war military cemetery.jpg)
Modern church of Saint Peter and Paul in Topoľa
View from the end of Havešová towards the village of Topoľa (upper left)
See also
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 Topoľa at Wikimedia Commons- Village of Topoľa
- Wooden Churches in Slovakia