Prusy, Bánovce nad Bebravou District
Municipality in Trenčín Region, Slovakia
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Prusy (Hungarian: Poroszi) is a village and municipality in Bánovce nad Bebravou District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 48°46′N 18°16′E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trenčín Region |
| District | Bánovce nad Bebravou District |
| First mentioned | 1208 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.51 km2 (2.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 222 m (728 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 669 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 957 03[2] |
| Area code | +421 38[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BN |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1208.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 222 metres (728 ft)[2] and covers an area of 7.51 km2 (2.90 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 508 | 557 | 600 | 669 |
| Difference | +9.64% | +7.71% | +11.5% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 666 | 669 |
| Difference | +0.45% |
It has a population of 669 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 617 people by ethnicity 600 as Slovak, 14 as Not found out, 3 as Ukrainian, 2 as Russian, 2 as Hungarian, 2 as Other, 1 as Czech, 1 as Romani and 1 as Austrian.
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 | 457 | 74.07% |
| None | 86 | 13.94% |
| Evangelical Church | 40 | 6.48% |
| Not found out | 18 | 2.92% |
| Total | 617 |
In year 2021 was 617 people by religion 457 from Roman Catholic Church, 86 from None, 40 from Evangelical Church, 18 from Not found out, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church and 1 from Buddhism.
