Ruská Poruba
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Ruská Poruba is a village and municipality in Humenné District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.15°N 21.80°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Humenné District |
| First mentioned | 1454 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.02 km2 (4.64 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 236 m (774 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 205 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 940 8[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | HE |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1454.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 236 metres (774 ft)[2] and covers an area of 12.02 km2 (4.64 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 272 | 280 | 234 | 205 |
| Difference | +2.94% | −16.42% | −12.39% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 205 | 205 |
| Difference | +1.42% |
It has a population of 205 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 214 people by ethnicity 156 as Rusyn, 121 as Slovak, 7 as Not found out, 2 as Czech and 1 as Ukrainian.
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 | 188 | 87.85% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 18 | 8.41% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 3 | 1.4% |
| None | 3 | 1.4% |
| Total | 214 |
In year 2021 was 214 people by religion 188 from Greek Catholic Church, 18 from Roman Catholic Church, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from None and 2 from Not found out.
