Martin District
Martin District | |
|---|---|
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region (kraj) | Žilina Region |
| Cultural region | Turiec |
| Seat | Martin |
| Area | |
• Total | 735.63 km2 (284.03 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 92,401 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Telephone prefix | 043 |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MT |
| Municipalities | 43 |
Martin District (okres Martin) is a district in the Žilina Region of central Slovakia.[3] Its main cultural, economic and administrative seat is the city of Martin. Martin District is one of the most important cultural centers in Slovakia. The city of Martin is the location and seat of the largest Slovak library, the Slovak National Museum, the cultural organisation Matica Slovenská and the Slovak Red Cross. In the district are 16 sport clubs, including ice hockey, football and handball, which all have their separate sport halls. Martin District economy is based foremost on the engineering industry, but also on the wood processing, construction, paper and cellulose industries.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 97,835 | 97,608 | 96,761 | 92,401 |
| Difference | −0.23% | −0.86% | −4.50% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 92,817 | 92,401 |
| Difference | −0.44% |
It has a population of 92,401 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 88,733 | 91.67% |
| Not found out | 4673 | 4.82% |
| Czech | 1189 | 1.22% |
| Total | 96,790 |
In year 2021 was 96,790 people by ethnicity 88,733 as Slovak, 4673 as Not found out, 1189 as Czech, 631 as Romani, 412 as Other, 213 as Hungarian, 157 as Rusyn, 142 as Russian, 130 as German, 92 as Polish, 52 as Moravian, 43 as Ukrainian, 30 as Bulgarian, 29 as Vietnamese, 28 as Italian, 27 as English, 24 as Jewish, 22 as Serbian, 22 as Romanian, 20 as Chinese, 19 as Irish, 18 as Croatian, 17 as French, 16 as Austrian, 14 as Turkish, 14 as Iranian, 12 as Canadian, 4 as Silesian, 4 as Greek, 2 as Albanian and 1 as Korean.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| None | 36,114 | 38.27% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 31,157 | 33.01% |
| Evangelical Church | 17,685 | 18.74% |
| Not found out | 6335 | 6.71% |
| Total | 94,376 |
In year 2021 was 94,376 people by religion 36,114 from None, 31,157 from Roman Catholic Church, 17,685 from Evangelical Church, 6335 from Not found out, 676 from Greek Catholic Church, 367 from Ad hoc movements, 366 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 319 from Other, 273 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 135 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 132 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 117 from Buddhism, 114 from Islam, 111 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 109 from United Methodist Church, 89 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 74 from Apostolic Church, 52 from Calvinist Church, 41 from Hinduism, 41 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church, 23 from Old Catholic Church, 19 from Jewish community, 18 from Church of the Brethren, 5 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2 from Baptists Church and 2 from Bahá'i Community.
Municipalities
| Municipality | Area [km2][9] | Population[10] |
|---|---|---|
| Belá-Dulice | 51.17 | 1,246 |
| Benice | 2.15 | 336 |
| Blatnica | 86.18 | 1,065 |
| Bystrička | 19.12 | 1,495 |
| Ďanová | 7.66 | 546 |
| Diaková | 2.42 | 595 |
| Dolný Kalník | 1.29 | 365 |
| Dražkovce | 4.42 | 1,063 |
| Folkušová | 6.01 | 156 |
| Horný Kalník | 2.05 | 204 |
| Karlová | 1.83 | 112 |
| Kláštor pod Znievom | 39.02 | 1,836 |
| Košťany nad Turcom | 6.43 | 1,492 |
| Krpeľany | 13.88 | 1,047 |
| Laskár | 3.34 | 135 |
| Ležiachov | 4.23 | 163 |
| Lipovec | 12.75 | 896 |
| Martin | 67.73 | 50,153 |
| Necpaly | 42.17 | 1,017 |
| Nolčovo | 15.01 | 248 |
| Podhradie | 16.39 | 672 |
| Príbovce | 5.97 | 1,096 |
| Rakovo | 5.41 | 422 |
| Ratkovo | 0.90 | 213 |
| Sklabiňa | 11.06 | 646 |
| Sklabinský Podzámok | 27.14 | 179 |
| Slovany | 14.30 | 435 |
| Socovce | 5.10 | 234 |
| Sučany | 33.26 | 4,702 |
| Šútovo | 16.62 | 498 |
| Trebostovo | 13.12 | 642 |
| Trnovo | 7.44 | 261 |
| Turany | 46.74 | 4,054 |
| Turčianska Štiavnička | 14.07 | 994 |
| Turčianske Jaseno | 20.46 | 478 |
| Turčianske Kľačany | 12.20 | 1,050 |
| Turčiansky Ďur | 0.93 | 153 |
| Turčiansky Peter | 4.61 | 574 |
| Valča | 32.23 | 1,803 |
| Vrícko | 29.57 | 440 |
| Vrútky | 18.65 | 7,333 |
| Záborie | 5.19 | 174 |
| Žabokreky | 5.23 | 1,178 |
- Population and area values are current for year 2025.
References
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- ^ Ústredný portál verejnej správy Slovenskej republiky. "Okres Martin". Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
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- ^ "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.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7015rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
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