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Poltár, Slovakia
Banská Bystrica Region · Slovakia
Poltár is a small city in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia with a population of 5,178. Elevation: 807 ft (246 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Poltár
Poltár is a town and municipality in the Poltár District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,178 |
| Population Density | 439 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.4309°, 19.7941° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bratislava |
| Country | 🇸🇰 Slovakia |
| State / Province | Banská Bystrica Region |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.3 inches (566 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4 inches (9 cm) |
About Poltár
Poltár is a small city in Slovakia (Banská Bystrica Region) with a population of 5,178. The city sits at an elevation of 807 feet (246 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bratislava.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below Slovakia avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 439/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4309°N, 19.7941°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bratislava |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in |
Poltár has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.0").
Schools in Poltár
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZŠ Slobody 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Základná škola | - | - | - | - |
| ZŠ Školská 3 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Poltár
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rádio Vlna | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Vlna Oldies Party | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RÁDIO SLOVENSKO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fit family Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RÁDIO_FM | alternative, indie | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Poltár
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banské múzeum Hnúšťa | ||||
| Expozícia histórie priemyslu v Hnúšti | ||||
| Gemersko-malohontské múzeum | ||||
| Hradné múzeum | ||||
| Krajská Hvezdáreň a planetárium M. Hella | ||||
| Mestské múzeum Fiľakovo | ||||
| Mestské múzeum Lučenec | ||||
| Múzeum Csontváry | ||||
| Múzeum ľudovej kultúry | ||||
| Múzeum socialistických kuriozít | ||||
| Nálezisko obydlia človeka kyjatickej kultúry | ||||
| Novohradské múzeum a galéria | ||||
| Obecné múzeum | ||||
| Petrivaldského vila | ||||
| Železničný domček |
Libraries in Poltár
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knižnica A.H.Škultétyho | 0.0 | |||||
| Knižnica Mateja Hrebendu | 0.0 | |||||
| Knižnica prof. Štefana Pasiara | 0.0 | |||||
| Mestská knižnica Fiľakovo | 0.0 | |||||
| Miestna ľudová knižnica Prša | 0.0 | |||||
| Novohradská knižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Belina | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Blhovce | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Breznička | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Čakanovce | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Čamovce | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Dobroč | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Fiľakovské Kováče | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Halič | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Hradište | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Lehota nad Rimavicou | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Mašková | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Mýtna | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Ožďany | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Ozdín | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Pinciná | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Pleš | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Radzovce | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Ratka | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Rimavské Zalužany | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Ružiná | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Šávoľ | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Šiatorská Bukovinka | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Trebeľovce | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Veľká nad Ipľom | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Veľké Dravce | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Poltár
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faxcopy | |||||
| Tržnica |
Restaurants in Poltár
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Poltár
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Poltár
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Poltár
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Poltár
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Poltár
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Poltár
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Poltár
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Poltár
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Poltár
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Poltár
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Poltár
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemer | ||||
| Pivovar Huncút |
Stadiums & Teams in Poltár
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Poltár
34 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skitatry Zadná Lopušná dolina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| PARK SNOW Donovaly | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vernár - Studničky | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chopok Juh | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jasna Low Tatras | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chopok | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chopok Jasná | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski park Liptovká Teplička | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kubašok | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Areál bežeckého lyžovania Dobšinská Ľadová Jaskyňa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lopušná dolina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Závažná Poruba - Opalisko | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snowpark Lučivná | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| SKI centrum Demänová | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vyšné Krátke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Greguška Ski – Pod lesom | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Štrbské Pleso | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Podkonice - Pleše | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Košútka | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Látky | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kokava - Línia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Látky - Prašivá | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Čierny Balog | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Národné biatlonové centrum Osrblie | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Július | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Šachtičky | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kékestető Sícentrum | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mýto ski & bike | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Telgárt | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Gugel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski centrum Dedinky | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Tále | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Mlynky Biele Vody | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| SKI Krpáčovo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Poltár
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Poprad-Tatry Airport | TAT | Medium Airport |
| Sliač Airport | SLD | Medium Airport |
| Atkár Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Babin Most Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bátka Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bátonyterenye-Világosipuszta sportreptér | - | Small Airport |
| Čerín-Čačín Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dobra Niva airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dolná Strehová Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dolna Telka Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dunabogdány Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eger Apolló Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gyöngyös Pipishegy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hrabušice | - | Small Airport |
| Hucín Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jasná Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| LMK Očová Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lučenec Airfield | LUE | Small Airport |
| Maklár Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mlynica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mokraď Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Očová Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pásztó-Hasznos repülőtér | - | Small Airport |
| Pliešovce Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Prša Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rétság Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rimavská Seč Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rohozná Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ružomberok Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Širkovce Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sklabiná Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Spišská Nová Ves Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tomášovce Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tornaľa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Veľká Lomnica Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Poltár
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| České Brezovo | |
| Cinobaňa | |
| Hradište | |
| Hrnčiarska Ves | |
| Hrnčiarske Zalužany | |
| Málinec | |
| Ožďany | |
| Poltár | |
| Uhorské | |
| Zlatno |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Poltár
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ECAV | |
| Evanjelický a. v. kostol | |
| Evanjelický a. v. kostol | |
| Evanjelický a. v. kostol | |
| Evanjelický a. v. kostol | |
| Evanjelický a. v. kostol | |
| Evanjelický a. v. kostol | |
| Evanjelický a. v. kostol | |
| Evanjelický a.v. kostol | |
| Evanjelický kostol a. v. | |
| Kaplnka sv. Gála | |
| Kostol Nanebovzatia Panny Márie | |
| Kostol Povýšenia Svätého kríža | |
| Kostol sv. Anny | |
| Kostol sv. Cyrila a Metoda | |
| Kostol sv. Mikuláša | |
| Narodenia Panny Márie |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Slovakia
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Poltár
What is the population of Poltár?
Poltár has a population of 5,178 residents and is located in Slovakia. The population density is 439 people per square mile, spread across 11.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Poltár?
Poltár has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.3 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.