Poloma
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Poloma is a village and municipality in Sabinov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.17°N 20.83°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Sabinov District |
| First mentioned | 1330 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.91 km2 (2.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 582 m (1,909 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 926 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 827 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 51[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SB |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1330.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 582 metres (1,909 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.91 km2 (2.28 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 921 | 966 | 944 | 926 |
| Difference | +4.88% | −2.27% | −1.90% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 944 | 926 |
| Difference | −1.90% |
It has a population of 926 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 933 people by ethnicity 920 as Slovak, 12 as Not found out, 8 as Rusyn, 7 as Czech, 2 as German, 1 as Italian, 1 as Polish, 1 as Hungarian 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 | 911 | 97.64% |
| Total | 933 |
In year 2021 was 933 people by religion 911 from Roman Catholic Church, 7 from Not found out, 7 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from None, 1 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church.
See also
- Gemerská Poloma, a town in Košice Region, Slovakia
