Tichý Potok
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  Tichý Potok Location of Tichý Potok in the Prešov Region  Tichý Potok Location of Tichý Potok in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°09′N 20°47′E / 49.15°N 20.78°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Sabinov District |
| First mentioned | 1427 |
| Area | |
• Total | 62.60 km2 (24.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 527 m (1,729 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 331 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 827 4[3] |
| Area code | +421 51[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SB |
| Website | www |
Tichý Potok (Slovak: Štelbach until 1948; German: Stellbach; Hungarian: Csendespatak, Rusyn: Штельбах / Тихый Потік) 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 1427.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 527 metres (1,729 ft)[3] and covers an area of 62.60 km2 (24.17 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 419 | 397 | 339 | 331 |
| Difference | −5.25% | −14.60% | −2.35% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 327 | 331 |
| Difference | +1.22% |
It has a population of 331 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 304 | 92.96% |
| Rusyn | 113 | 34.55% |
| Romani | 19 | 5.81% |
| Not found out | 15 | 4.58% |
| Total | 327 |
In year 2021 was 327 people by ethnicity 304 as Slovak, 113 as Rusyn, 19 as Romani, 15 as Not found out, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as German.
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 they have permanent residence there (they 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 241 | 73.7% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 63 | 19.27% |
| None | 14 | 4.28% |
| Not found out | 5 | 1.53% |
| Total | 327 |
In year 2021 was 327 people by religion 241 from Greek Catholic Church, 63 from Roman Catholic Church, 14 from None, 5 from Not found out, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Other and 1 from Evangelical Church.
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.