
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Poltár, a city in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Poltár — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Poltár | |
| District / County | Okres Poltár | |
| State | Banská Bystrica Region | |
| Country | Slovakia | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 5,178 | |
| Area | 30.53 km² (11.79 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Banská Bystrica Region | #18 of 67 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Euro | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EUR | |
| Symbol | € | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +421 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .sk | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 246 | |
| In Feet | 807 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 48.43 | |
| Longitude | 19.79 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 48.431° N 19.794° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 48° 25' 51" N 19° 47' 39" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 48° 25.86' N 19° 47.64' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Banská Bystrica Region Capital | 59 km Northwest of Banská Bystrica | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Karancsberény, Hungary (28 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:31 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:59 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 27m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 987 01 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Bratislava | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1330-01-01 |
Poltár is a city situated in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia, within Europe. It falls under Okres Poltár, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Poltár as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Banská Bystrica Region
The latitude and longitude of Poltár pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 246 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Poltár on the map
Poltár runs on UTC +01:00, shifting to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Poltár run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Poltár exchange rates
To ring a number in Poltár from outside Slovakia, dial +421 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Poltár and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Poltár ranks #18 of 67 cities in Banská Bystrica Region. It lies about 59 km Northwest of Banská Bystrica, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Banská Bystrica Region market. › Cities near Poltár
Poltár has a recorded population of approximately 5,178 people. That places it #18 of 67 cities with population data in Banská Bystrica Region. Browse more cities in Banská Bystrica Region for comparison.
Poltár spans approximately 30.53 square kilometers (11.79 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Poltár sits within Okres Poltár, is part of Banská Bystrica Region in Slovakia. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Poltár keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:31 AM and sets around 07:59 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Poltár price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Poltár currency page.
Poltár is about 59 km Northwest of Banská Bystrica, the capital of Banská Bystrica Region. See cities near Poltár for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Poltár lands you closest to Karancsberény, Hungary, about 28 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Poltár sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.