Šuňava
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Šuňava Location of Šuňava in the Prešov Region Šuňava Location of Šuňava in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°02′N 20°05′E / 49.03°N 20.09°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Poprad District |
| First mentioned | 1269 |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.37 km2 (10.18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 854 m (2,802 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,957 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 593 9[3] |
| Area code | +421 52[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PP |
| Website | www |
Šuňava is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 854 metres (2,802 ft)[3] and covers an area of 26.37 km2 (10.18 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1818 | 1914 | 1987 | 1957 |
| Difference | +5.28% | +3.81% | −1.50% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1961 | 1957 |
| Difference | −0.20% |
It has a population of 1957 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1860 | 95.04% |
| Not found out | 89 | 4.54% |
| Total | 1957 |
In year 2021 was 1957 people by ethnicity 1860 as Slovak, 89 as Not found out, 13 as Romani, 5 as Russian, 5 as Other, 3 as Rusyn, 3 as English, 2 as Czech, 2 as Polish, 2 as German, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Canadian, 1 as Bulgarian and 1 as Albanian.
Note on population The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because he has permanent residence there (he lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 1717 | 87.74% |
| Not found out | 93 | 4.75% |
| None | 92 | 4.7% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 21 | 1.07% |
| Total | 1957 |
In year 2021 was 1957 people by religion 1717 from Roman Catholic Church, 93 from Not found out, 92 from None, 21 from Greek Catholic Church, 15 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 4 from Other, 2 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Hinduism.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1269.
Infrastructure and economy
In the village is a gym hall and a central park. Šuňava is known for producing concrete blocks.
Village churches
- Roman Catholic Church of All Saints
- Roman Catholic Church of St. Nicholas
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.