Proč
Village and municipality in Slovakia
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Proč (Hungarian: Porócs) is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.10°N 21.40°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Prešov District |
| First mentioned | 1423 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.85 km2 (2.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 473 m (1,552 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 403 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 821 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 51[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PO |
| Website | proc |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1423.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 473 metres (1,552 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.85 km2 (2.26 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 454 | 438 | 423 | 403 |
| Difference | −3.52% | −3.42% | −4.72% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 409 | 403 |
| Difference | −1.46% |
It has a population of 403 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 402 people by ethnicity 394 as Slovak, 8 as Not found out, 1 as Czech, 1 as Rusyn 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 | 378 | 94.03% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 9 | 2.24% |
| Not found out | 7 | 1.74% |
| None | 6 | 1.49% |
| Total | 402 |
In year 2021 was 402 people by religion 378 from Roman Catholic Church, 9 from Greek Catholic Church, 7 from Not found out, 6 from None, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Other.
