Habovka
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Habovka Location of Habovka in the Žilina Region Habovka Location of Habovka in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°17′N 19°37′E / 49.28°N 19.62°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Tvrdošín District |
| First mentioned | 1593 |
| Area | |
• Total | 29.15 km2 (11.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 736 m (2,415 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,357 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 273 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 43[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | TS |
| Website | www |
Habovka is a village and municipality in Tvrdošín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1593. The first settlers came from the Polish village of Chabówka, which lent the settlement its name.[4]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 736 metres (2,415 ft)[3] and covers an area of 29.15 km2 (11.25 sq mi) (2025).[5]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
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| Count | 1207 | 1351 | 1373 | 1357 |
| Difference | +11.93% | +1.62% | −1.16% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 1361 | 1357 |
| Difference | −0.29% |
It has a population of 1357 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1360 | 98.98% |
| Total | 1374 |
In year 2021 was 1374 people by ethnicity 1360 as Slovak, 10 as Not found out, 8 as Czech, 5 as Polish, 5 as Other and 2 as Russian.
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 |
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| Roman Catholic Church | 1279 | 93.09% |
| None | 60 | 4.37% |
| Total | 1374 |
In year 2021 was 1374 people by religion 1279 from Roman Catholic Church, 60 from None, 9 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 8 from Not found out, 4 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 3 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 3 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from United Methodist Church.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787-1897 (parish A)
See also
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.
- ^ "Chabówka". Portal Tatrzański. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ "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.