Krpeľany
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Krpeľany Location of Krpeľany in the Žilina Region Krpeľany Location of Krpeľany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°08′N 19°05′E / 49.13°N 19.08°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Martin District |
| First mentioned | 1488 |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.88 km2 (5.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 418 m (1,371 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,059 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 385 4[3] |
| Area code | +421 43[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MT |
| Website | www |
Krpeľany is a village and municipality in Martin District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1430. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Turóc County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 418 metres (1,371 ft)[3] and covers an area of 13.88 km2 (5.36 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1062 | 1094 | 1106 | 1059 |
| Difference | +3.01% | +1.09% | −4.24% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1062 | 1059 |
| Difference | −0.28% |
It has a population of 1059 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1069 | 98.34% |
| Not found out | 20 | 1.83% |
| Total | 1087 |
In year 2021 was 1087 people by ethnicity 1069 as Slovak, 20 as Not found out, 4 as German, 3 as Czech, 3 as Other and 1 as Rusyn.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church | 739 | 67.99% |
| None | 138 | 12.7% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 133 | 12.24% |
| Not found out | 39 | 3.59% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 16 | 1.47% |
| Total | 1087 |
In year 2021 was 1087 people by religion 739 from Evangelical Church, 138 from None, 133 from Roman Catholic Church, 39 from Not found out, 16 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 8 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 3 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Other, 2 from Ad hoc movements and 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church.
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.