Breza, Slovakia
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Breza Location of Breza in the Žilina Region Breza Location of Breza in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°23′N 19°24′E / 49.383°N 19.400°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Námestovo District |
| First mentioned | 1580 |
| Area | |
• Total | 22.52 km2 (8.70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 657 m (2,156 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,617 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 295 3[3] |
| Area code | +421 43[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NO |
| Website | www |
Breza (Hungarian: Breza) is a village and municipality in Námestovo District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1580.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 657 metres (2,156 ft)[3] and covers an area of 22.52 km2 (8.70 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1417 | 1547 | 1618 | 1617 |
| Difference | +9.17% | +4.58% | −0.06% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1639 | 1617 |
| Difference | −1.34% |
It has a population of 1617 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1595 | 98.03% |
| Not found out | 36 | 2.21% |
| Total | 1627 |
In year 2021 was 1627 people by ethnicity 1595 as Slovak, 36 as Not found out, 4 as Czech, 2 as Russian, 1 as Polish, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as Other.
Note on population: The difference values of population numbers in the table "Population statistic" and in the sections "Ethnicity" & "Religion" is caused by the use of various statistical methods.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 1541 | 94.71% |
| None | 30 | 1.84% |
| Not found out | 27 | 1.66% |
| Total | 1627 |
In year 2021 was 1627 people by religion 1541 from Roman Catholic Church, 30 from None, 27 from Not found out, 9 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 5 from Evangelical Church, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Other, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church.
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.