Šuňava
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Šuňava Location of Šuňava in the Prešov Region Šuňava Location of Šuňava in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°02′N 20°05′E / 49.03°N 20.09°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Poprad District |
| First mentioned | 1269 |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.37 km2 (10.18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 854 m (2,802 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,957 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 593 9[3] |
| Area code | +421 52[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PP |
| Website | www |
Šuňava is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 854 metres (2,802 ft)[3] and covers an area of 26.37 km2 (10.18 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1818 | 1914 | 1987 | 1957 |
| Difference | +5.28% | +3.81% | −1.50% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1961 | 1957 |
| Difference | −0.20% |
It has a population of 1957 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1860 | 95.04% |
| Not found out | 89 | 4.54% |
| Total | 1957 |
In year 2021 was 1957 people by ethnicity 1860 as Slovak, 89 as Not found out, 13 as Romani, 5 as Russian, 5 as Other, 3 as Rusyn, 3 as English, 2 as Czech, 2 as Polish, 2 as German, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Canadian, 1 as Bulgarian and 1 as Albanian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 1717 | 87.74% |
| Not found out | 93 | 4.75% |
| None | 92 | 4.7% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 21 | 1.07% |
| Total | 1957 |
In year 2021 was 1957 people by religion 1717 from Roman Catholic Church, 93 from Not found out, 92 from None, 21 from Greek Catholic Church, 15 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 4 from Other, 2 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Hinduism.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1269.
Infrastructure and economy
In the village is a gym hall and a central park. Šuňava is known for producing concrete blocks.
Village churches
- Roman Catholic Church of All Saints
- Roman Catholic Church of St. Nicholas
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.