Poloma is a village and municipality in Sabinov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1330.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 582 metres (1,909 ft)[3] and covers an area of 5.91 km2 (2.28 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 921 | 966 | 944 | 926 |
| Difference | +4.88% | −2.27% | −1.90% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 944 | 926 |
| Difference | −1.90% |
It has a population of 926 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 920 | 98.6% |
| Not found out | 12 | 1.28% |
| Total | 933 |
In year 2021 was 933 people by ethnicity 920 as Slovak, 12 as Not found out, 8 as Rusyn, 7 as Czech, 2 as German, 1 as Italian, 1 as Polish, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as Other.
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 | 911 | 97.64% |
| Total | 933 |
In year 2021 was 933 people by religion 911 from Roman Catholic Church, 7 from Not found out, 7 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from None, 1 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church.
See also
- Gemerská Poloma, a town in Košice Region, Slovakia
References
- ^ “Hustota obyvateľstva – obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]”. Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ “Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia – obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]”. Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ 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. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ a b “Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia – obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]”. Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ “Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia – obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]”. Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ “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.
