Sečovská Polianka
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Sečovská Polianka Location of Sečovská Polianka in the Prešov Region Sečovská Polianka Location of Sečovská Polianka in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°47′N 21°42′E / 48.78°N 21.70°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Vranov nad Topľou District |
| First mentioned | 1272 |
| Area | |
• Total | 22.09 km2 (8.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 127 m (417 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,619 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 941 4[3] |
| Area code | +421 57[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | VT |
| Website | secovskapolianka |
Sečovská Polianka (Hungarian: Szécsmező, until 1899: Szécs-Polyánka) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1272.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 127 metres (417 ft)[3] and covers an area of 22.09 km2 (8.53 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 2560 | 2666 | 2780 | 2619 |
| Difference | +4.14% | +4.27% | −5.79% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2644 | 2619 |
| Difference | −0.94% |
It has a population of 2619 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 2620 | 97% |
| Not found out | 63 | 2.33% |
| Romani | 49 | 1.81% |
| Total | 2701 |
In year 2021 was 2701 people by ethnicity 2620 as Slovak, 63 as Not found out, 49 as Romani, 12 as Rusyn, 9 as Czech, 7 as Hungarian, 4 as Russian, 2 as Ukrainian, 2 as Polish, 2 as Other, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Silesian and 1 as Canadian.
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 | 1502 | 55.61% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 971 | 35.95% |
| None | 121 | 4.48% |
| Not found out | 53 | 1.96% |
| Total | 2701 |
In year 2021 was 2701 people by religion 1502 from Roman Catholic Church, 971 from Greek Catholic Church, 121 from None, 53 from Not found out, 16 from Evangelical Church, 13 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 9 from Apostolic Church, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 3 from Calvinist Church, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Bahá'i Community.
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.
External links
- Media related to Sečovská Polianka at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website