Lietava, Slovakia
Lietava | |
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Lietava Castle above the village | |
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Lietava Location of Lietava in the Žilina Region Lietava Location of Lietava in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°10′N 18°41′E / 49.167°N 18.683°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Žilina District |
| First mentioned | 1300 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.00 km2 (3.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 445 m (1,460 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,728 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 131 8[3] |
| Area code | +421 41[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZA |
| Website | www |
Lietava (Hungarian: Zsolnalitva) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. Lietava Castle, the third largest castle in Slovakia, is in the village.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in the year 1300 AD.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 445 metres (1,460 ft)[3] and covers an area of 10.00 km2 (3.86 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1291 | 1450 | 1454 | 1728 |
| Difference | +12.31% | +0.27% | +18.84% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1712 | 1728 |
| Difference | +0.93% |
It has a population of 1728 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1578 | 98.56% |
| Total | 1601 |
In year 2021 was 1601 people by ethnicity 1578 as Slovak, 16 as Not found out, 13 as Other, 10 as Czech, 4 as Italian, 3 as Moravian, 2 as Russian, 2 as Polish, 2 as German, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Jewish and 1 as Romani.
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 | 1264 | 78.95% |
| None | 264 | 16.49% |
| Total | 1601 |
In year 2021 was 1601 people by religion 1264 from Roman Catholic Church, 264 from None, 15 from Not found out, 15 from Evangelical Church, 7 from Calvinist Church, 7 from Other, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 5 from Buddhism, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 4 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Church of the Brethren, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Old Catholic Church and 1 from Hinduism.
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.