Potôčky
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Potôčky (Rusyn: Потічкы; Hungarian: Érfalu) is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.21°N 21.72°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Stropkov District |
| First mentioned | 1567 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.55 km2 (1.37 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 254 m (833 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 71 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 910 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 54[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SP |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1567.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 254 metres (833 ft)[2] and covers an area of 3.55 km2 (1.37 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 74 | 69 | 67 | 71 |
| Difference | −6.75% | −2.89% | +5.97% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 71 | 71 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 71 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 70 people by ethnicity 62 as Slovak and 37 as Rusyn.
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 | 40 | 57.14% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 22 | 31.43% |
| None | 5 | 7.14% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 3 | 4.29% |
| Total | 70 |
In year 2021 was 70 people by religion 40 from Greek Catholic Church, 22 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from None and 3 from Roman Catholic Church.
