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Poltár
City in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
Overview
Poltár is a small, welcoming town in the Banská Bystrica region of southern Slovakia, known for its glassmaking history and tranquil atmosphere. The city offers scenic surroundings, friendly locals, and a window into authentic Slovak small-town life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Slovakia
Region
Banská Bystrica
Population
5,123
Time Zone
Europe/Bratislava
Coordinates
48.43°, 19.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$992
Local Cost
$587
Local Income
$950
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
8.8°C
Summer Avg
19.7°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
-22.0°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
737 mm
Internet Speed
220 Mbps
Upload
114 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
4
Parks
0
Transport
56
Walk Score
56
Footways
112.0
Airport
LUE
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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