Poproč, Košice-okolie District
Poproč
Jászómindszent | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Poproč Location of Poproč in the Košice Region Poproč Location of Poproč in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°43′N 20°58′E / 48.71°N 20.97°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice Region |
| District | Košice-okolie District |
| First mentioned | 1255 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ing. Štefan Jaklovský |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.38 km2 (10.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 363 m (1,191 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,647 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 442 4[3] |
| Area code | +421 55[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KS |
| Website | poproc |
Poproč ([pronunciation: 'poproch]; Hungarian: Jászómindszent) is a village in eastern Slovakia near the town of Košice.
The first written mention about the locality is dated back to 1255 - Poproč is mentioned in the document of the King Béla IV as the royal mining settlement Olchuan.
In the year 2005, Poproč celebrated the 750th anniversary of the first written mention about the village. There were born 15 children (7 boys and 8 girls) in 2005, 32 inhabitants died, 18 moved away from Poproč and 32 inhabitants moved in.
Some of the historical names of Poproč
- 1255 - Olchuan, Elchuan or Elchwan (Latin)
- 1383 - Medzenth
- 1407 - Mendzenth
- 1427 - Menthzenth
- 1481 - Myndzenth
- 1590 - Podprocz aliter Myndzenth
- 1596 - Mindzenth
- 1773 - Mind. Szent (Hungarian)
- 1808 - Podproč (Slovak), Jászo-Mindszent (H)
- 1851 - Podproch
- 1903 - Poproč (SK), Jászómindszent (H)
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 2831 | 2811 | 2774 | 2647 |
| Difference | −0.70% | −1.31% | −4.57% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2651 | 2647 |
| Difference | −0.15% |
It has a population of 2647 people (31 December 2024).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 2519 | 93.95% |
| Not found out | 141 | 5.25% |
| Total | 2681 |
In year 2021 was 2681 people by ethnicity 2519 as Slovak, 141 as Not found out, 20 as Hungarian, 17 as Rusyn, 14 as Czech, 9 as German, 5 as Ukrainian, 5 as Other, 4 as Polish, 2 as Italian, 2 as Romani, 2 as Russian, 2 as French and 1 as Vietnamese.
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 | 1962 | 73.18% |
| None | 429 | 16% |
| Not found out | 133 | 4.96% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 44 | 1.64% |
| Total | 2681 |
In year 2021 was 2681 people by religion 1962 from Roman Catholic Church, 429 from None, 133 from Not found out, 44 from Greek Catholic Church, 24 from Evangelical Church, 22 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 21 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 12 from Calvinist Church, 10 from Ad hoc movements, 6 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from United Methodist Church, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Other, 1 from Hinduism and 1 from Baptists Church.
Notable people
- Ladislav Štovčík, footballer
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 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ 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.
External links
- Official website of Poproč (in Slovak)