Poruba pod Vihorlatom
Village in Michalovce District, Slovakia
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Poruba pod Vihorlatom (Hungarian: Németvágás) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.
Poruba pod Vihorlatom
Németvágás | |
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| Coordinates: 48.83°N 22.15°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Michalovce District |
| First mentioned | 1418 |
| Area | |
• Total | 20.50 km2 (7.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 200 m (660 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 590 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 723 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 56[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MI |
| Website | poruba |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1418.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 200 metres (660 ft)[2] and covers an area of 20.50 km2 (7.92 sq mi) (2025).[1]
The village lies at the southern foothills of the Vihorlat Mountains.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 617 | 613 | 623 | 590 |
| Difference | −0.64% | +1.63% | −5.29% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 594 | 590 |
| Difference | −0.67% |
It has a population of 590 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 606 people by ethnicity 591 as Slovak, 9 as Rusyn, 5 as Not found out, 4 as Czech, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as Bulgarian.
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 | 446 | 73.6% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 92 | 15.18% |
| None | 30 | 4.95% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 16 | 2.64% |
| Not found out | 14 | 2.31% |
| Total | 606 |
In year 2021 was 606 people by religion 446 from Greek Catholic Church, 92 from Roman Catholic Church, 30 from None, 16 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 14 from Not found out, 5 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Calvinist Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Culture
Transport
The nearest railway station is 24 kilometres away at Michalovce.
