Prešov Region, Administrative region in northeastern Slovakia.
Prešov Region is an administrative area in northeastern Slovakia with mountainous terrain and several major towns. It comprises thirteen districts including Bardejov, Poprad, and Stará Ľubovňa, each serving as local centers.
The region received its current administrative structure in 1949 when Slovakia reorganized territories into a district system, replacing the county organization from the Austro-Hungarian era. This reform established the framework still used today.
Slovak, Roma, and Rusyn communities live throughout the region, each maintaining their distinct languages and traditions. You notice these cultural differences reflected in local customs, celebrations, and the way people gather in their villages.
The region connects to Poland and Ukraine via mountain passes, and internal roads link the various districts reasonably well. Travel between towns is generally straightforward by car or local transport.
The Poprad River flows through the western part of the region and is one of few European rivers draining into the Baltic Sea. This unusual route means the waters eventually reach far northern seas.
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