Veľopolie
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
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Veľopolie is a village and municipality in Humenné District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.00°N 21.95°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Humenné District |
| First mentioned | 1620 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.86 km2 (3.03 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 179 m (587 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 380 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 673 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | HE |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1620.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 179 metres (587 ft)[2] and covers an area of 7.86 km2 (3.03 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 313 | 319 | 366 | 380 |
| Difference | +1.91% | +14.73% | +3.82% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 377 | 380 |
| Difference | +0.79% |
It has a population of 380 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 362 people by ethnicity 356 as Slovak, 8 as Rusyn, 3 as Ukrainian and 2 as Czech.
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 | 326 | 90.06% |
| None | 21 | 5.8% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 10 | 2.76% |
| Total | 362 |
In year 2021 was 362 people by religion 326 from Roman Catholic Church, 21 from None, 10 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Jehovah's Witnesses and 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church.
