Ochodnica
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Ochodnica Location of Ochodnica in the Žilina Region Ochodnica Location of Ochodnica in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°21′N 18°47′E / 49.35°N 18.78°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Kysucké Nové Mesto District |
| First mentioned | 1598 |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.05 km2 (6.97 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,933 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 233 5[3] |
| Area code | +421 41[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KM |
| Website | www |
Ochodnica (Hungarian: Ösvényes, until 1899 Ochodnicza) is a village and municipality in Kysucké Nové Mesto District in the Zilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1598.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 400 metres (1,300 ft)[3] and covers an area of 18.05 km2 (6.97 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
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| Count | 2027 | 2017 | 1932 | 1933 |
| Difference | −0.49% | −4.21% | +0.05% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Count | 1933 | 1933 |
| Difference | +1.42% |
It has a population of 1933 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1871 | 97.34% |
| Not found out | 48 | 2.49% |
| Total | 1922 |
In year 2021 was 1922 people by ethnicity 1871 as Slovak, 48 as Not found out, 16 as Czech, 4 as German, 3 as Hungarian, 2 as Rusyn, 2 as Other, 1 as Moravian and 1 as English.
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 |
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| Roman Catholic Church | 1580 | 82.21% |
| None | 215 | 11.19% |
| Not found out | 72 | 3.75% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 25 | 1.3% |
| Total | 1922 |
In year 2021 was 1922 people by religion 1580 from Roman Catholic Church, 215 from None, 72 from Not found out, 25 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 8 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from Calvinist Church, 5 from Other, 5 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Apostolic Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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.