Torysa (village)
Torysa | |
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  Torysa Location of Torysa in the Prešov Region  Torysa Location of Torysa in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°10′N 20°53′E / 49.17°N 20.88°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Sabinov District |
| First mentioned | 1265 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.56 km2 (4.08 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 420 m (1,380 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,691 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 827 6[2] |
| Area code | +421 51[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SB |
| Website | www |
Torysa is a village and municipality in Sabinov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1265. During the 18th century, the village had a local Catholic Bishop.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 420 metres (1,380 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.56 km2 (4.08 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1346 | 1480 | 1517 | 1691 |
| Difference | +9.95% | +2.5% | +11.47% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1653 | 1691 |
| Difference | +2.29% |
It has a population of 1691 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1517 | 97.3% |
| Not found out | 35 | 2.24% |
| Romani | 17 | 1.09% |
| Total | 1559 |
In year 2021 was 1559 people by ethnicity 1517 as Slovak, 35 as Not found out, 17 as Romani, 3 as Ukrainian, 3 as Rusyn, 3 as Hungarian, 2 as Czech, 2 as Other, 1 as Irish and 1 as Romanian.
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 | 1351 | 86.66% |
| None | 115 | 7.38% |
| Not found out | 32 | 2.05% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 26 | 1.67% |
| Total | 1559 |
In year 2021 was 1559 people by religion 1351 from Roman Catholic Church, 115 from None, 32 from Not found out, 26 from Greek Catholic Church, 10 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 7 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Apostolic Church, 4 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Other, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Calvinist Church and 1 from Other and not ascertained christian 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.