Horná Breznica
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Horná Breznica Location of Horná Breznica in the Trenčín Region Horná Breznica Location of Horná Breznica in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°07′N 18°15′E / 49.12°N 18.25°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Trenčín Region |
| District | Púchov District |
| First mentioned | 1388 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.27 km2 (4.74 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 334 m (1,096 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 497 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 206 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 42[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PU |
| Website | hornabreznica |
Horná Breznica (Hungarian: Felsőnyíresd) is a village and municipality in Púchov District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1388.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 334 metres (1,096 ft)[3] and covers an area of 12.27 km2 (4.74 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 461 | 451 | 475 | 497 |
| Difference | −2.16% | +5.32% | +4.63% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 498 | 497 |
| Difference | −0.20% |
It has a population of 497 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 495 | 98.01% |
| Not found out | 14 | 2.77% |
| Total | 505 |
In year 2021 was 505 people by ethnicity 495 as Slovak, 14 as Not found out, 1 as German and 1 as Hungarian.
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 | 448 | 88.71% |
| None | 34 | 6.73% |
| Not found out | 9 | 1.78% |
| Evangelical Church | 6 | 1.19% |
| Total | 505 |
In year 2021 was 505 people by religion 448 from Roman Catholic Church, 34 from None, 9 from Not found out, 6 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Islam, 2 from Greek Catholic Church and 1 from Buddhism.
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): 1714-1896 (parish B)
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.
- ^ 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.
External links
- Media related to Horná Breznica at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Horna Breznica