Potoky (Hungarian: Pataki, until 1899: Potoka) is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.

Potoky
Municipality
Potoky is located in Prešov Region
Potoky
Potoky
Location of Potoky in the Prešov Region
Potoky is located in Slovakia
Potoky
Potoky
Location of Potoky in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°15′N 21°38′E / 49.250°N 21.633°E / 49.250; 21.633
Country Slovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictStropkov
First mentioned1551
Area
 • Total
5.582 km2 (2.155 sq mi)
Elevation
246 m (807 ft)
Population
 • Total
92
 • Density16/km2 (43/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
091 01 (pošta Stropkov)
Area code+421-54
Car plateSP
Websitepotoky.sk

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1551.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 246 metres and covers an area of 5.582 km². It has a population of about 92 people.

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