Dolný Hričov
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Dolný Hričov Location of Dolný Hričov in the Žilina Region Dolný Hričov Location of Dolný Hričov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°14′N 18°38′E / 49.23°N 18.63°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Žilina District |
| First mentioned | 1208 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.45 km2 (4.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 356 m (1,168 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,692 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 134 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 41[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZA |
| Website | www |
Dolný Hričov (Hungarian: Alsóricsó) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1208.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 356 metres (1,168 ft)[3] and covers an area of 12.45 km2 (4.81 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Climate
| Climate data for Dolný Hričov (1991−2020) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 14.7 (58.5) |
16.2 (61.2) |
22.7 (72.9) |
29.0 (84.2) |
31.0 (87.8) |
34.0 (93.2) |
36.3 (97.3) |
37.4 (99.3) |
33.2 (91.8) |
27.5 (81.5) |
22.4 (72.3) |
14.9 (58.8) |
37.4 (99.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 1.4 (34.5) |
4.2 (39.6) |
9.1 (48.4) |
15.9 (60.6) |
20.4 (68.7) |
23.9 (75.0) |
25.8 (78.4) |
25.9 (78.6) |
20.2 (68.4) |
14.6 (58.3) |
8.2 (46.8) |
2.3 (36.1) |
14.3 (57.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −2.0 (28.4) |
−0.5 (31.1) |
3.3 (37.9) |
9.1 (48.4) |
13.8 (56.8) |
17.4 (63.3) |
18.9 (66.0) |
18.4 (65.1) |
13.5 (56.3) |
8.7 (47.7) |
4.3 (39.7) |
−0.6 (30.9) |
8.7 (47.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −5.0 (23.0) |
−4.3 (24.3) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
3.0 (37.4) |
7.7 (45.9) |
11.3 (52.3) |
13.0 (55.4) |
12.6 (54.7) |
8.7 (47.7) |
4.6 (40.3) |
1.0 (33.8) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
4.0 (39.2) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −24.6 (−12.3) |
−22.5 (−8.5) |
−19.7 (−3.5) |
−8.6 (16.5) |
−2.9 (26.8) |
2.9 (37.2) |
3.5 (38.3) |
5.4 (41.7) |
0.1 (32.2) |
−8.4 (16.9) |
−16.0 (3.2) |
−22.4 (−8.3) |
−24.6 (−12.3) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 46.9 (1.85) |
40.1 (1.58) |
45.5 (1.79) |
46.5 (1.83) |
74.3 (2.93) |
83.9 (3.30) |
93.7 (3.69) |
77.9 (3.07) |
68.9 (2.71) |
62.8 (2.47) |
51.0 (2.01) |
48.3 (1.90) |
739.7 (29.12) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 9.9 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 7.5 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 11.0 | 8.8 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 8.5 | 9.7 | 109.6 |
| Average snowy days | 14.9 | 12.1 | 8.4 | 2.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 5.6 | 12.2 | 56.8 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 84.6 | 79.8 | 74.0 | 66.7 | 69.4 | 71.0 | 71.6 | 73.4 | 78.4 | 81.4 | 83.8 | 85.5 | 76.6 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 48.8 | 72.6 | 125.5 | 179.0 | 212.1 | 228.5 | 243.8 | 235.7 | 154.1 | 106.7 | 52.9 | 40.5 | 1,700.2 |
| Source: NOAA[5] | |||||||||||||
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1404 | 1496 | 1548 | 1692 |
| Difference | +6.55% | +3.47% | +9.30% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1673 | 1692 |
| Difference | +1.13% |
It has a population of 1692 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1593 | 96.48% |
| Not found out | 56 | 3.39% |
| Total | 1651 |
In year 2021 was 1651 people by ethnicity 1593 as Slovak, 56 as Not found out, 10 as Other, 8 as Czech, 6 as Russian, 2 as Rusyn, 2 as German, 1 as Romani and 1 as English.
Note on population: The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 1336 | 80.92% |
| None | 215 | 13.02% |
| Not found out | 54 | 3.27% |
| Total | 1651 |
In year 2021 was 1651 people by religion 1336 from Roman Catholic Church, 215 from None, 54 from Not found out, 16 from Evangelical Church, 6 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 6 from Greek Catholic Church, 5 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 3 from Buddhism, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses and 1 from Other.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1690-1952 (parish A)
See also
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ 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. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Dolny Hricov Climate Normals 1991–2020". World Meteorological Organization Climatological Standard Normals (1991–2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original on 14 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "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.
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