Potoky
Municipality in Prešov Region, Slovakia
Potoky (Hungarian: Pataki, until 1899: Potoka) is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
01History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1551.
02Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 232 metres (761 ft) and covers an area of 5.58 km2 (2.15 sq mi) (2025).
03Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 98 | 91 | 91 | 84 |
| Difference | −7.14% | +0% | −7.69% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 82 | 84 |
| Difference | +2.43% |
It has a population of 84 people (31 December 2025).
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 80 | 90.9% |
| Rusyn | 31 | 35.22% |
| Not found out | 3 | 3.4% |
| Czech | 2 | 2.27% |
| Albanian | 1 | 1.13% |
| Total | 88 |
In year 2021 was 88 people by ethnicity 80 as Slovak, 31 as Rusyn, 3 as Not found out, 2 as Czech and 1 as Albanian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 71 | 80.68% |
| Not found out | 7 | 7.95% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 4 | 4.55% |
| None | 2 | 2.27% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 1 | 1.14% |
| Buddhism | 1 | 1.14% |
| Bahá'i Community | 1 | 1.14% |
| Ad hoc movements | 1 | 1.14% |
| Total | 88 |
In year 2021 was 88 people by religion 71 from Greek Catholic Church, 7 from Not found out, 4 from Roman Catholic Church, 2 from None, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Buddhism, 1 from Bahá'i Community and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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