Porostov
Porostov
Porosztó | |
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 Main church in Porostov | |
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  Porostov Location of Porostov in the Košice Region  Porostov Location of Porostov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°42′N 22°11′E / 48.70°N 22.18°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Sobrance District |
| First mentioned | 1412 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.28 km2 (2.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 183 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 725 5[2] |
| Area code | +421 56[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SO |
| Website | obecporostov |
Porostov (Hungarian: Porosztó) is a village and municipality in the Sobrance District in the Košice Region of east Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1412.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 109 metres (358 ft)[2] and covers an area of 7.28 km2 (2.81 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 232 | 222 | 213 | 183 |
| Difference | −4.31% | −4.05% | −14.08% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 189 | 183 |
| Difference | −3.17% |
It has a population of 183 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 195 | 98.48% |
| Not found out | 3 | 1.51% |
| Total | 198 |
In year 2021 was 198 people by ethnicity 195 as Slovak, 3 as Not found out and 1 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
[edit]| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 152 | 76.77% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 23 | 11.62% |
| None | 13 | 6.57% |
| Calvinist Church | 4 | 2.02% |
| Not found out | 3 | 1.52% |
| Evangelical Church | 3 | 1.52% |
| Total | 198 |
In year 2021 was 198 people by religion 152 from Greek Catholic Church, 23 from Roman Catholic Church, 13 from None, 4 from Calvinist Church, 3 from Not found out and 3 from Evangelical Church.
Culture
[edit]The village has a public library and a soccer pitch.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
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