Púchov District
Púchov District | |
|---|---|
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region (kraj) | Trenčín Region |
| Seat | Púchov |
| Area | |
• Total | 375.10 km2 (144.83 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 43,483 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Telephone prefix | 042 |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PU |
| Municipalities | 21 |
Púchov District (Slovak: okres Púchov, Hungarian: Puhói járás) is a district in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia. Until 1918, the district was part of the county of Kingdom of Hungary of Trencsén. It belongs to Upper Váh region of tourism.[3]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 45,597 | 45,641 | 44,537 | 43,483 |
| Difference | +0.09% | −2.41% | −2.36% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 43,710 | 43,483 |
| Difference | −0.51% |
It has a population of 43,483 people (31 December 2024).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 42,414 | 94.03% |
| Not found out | 1686 | 3.73% |
| Czech | 481 | 1.06% |
| Total | 45,106 |
In year 2021 was 45,106 people by ethnicity 42,414 as Slovak, 1686 as Not found out, 481 as Czech, 113 as Other, 71 as Russian, 61 as Romani, 33 as Rusyn, 33 as German, 31 as Hungarian, 29 as Polish, 25 as Serbian, 21 as Moravian, 13 as Bulgarian, 12 as Italian, 11 as Ukrainian, 11 as Romanian, 10 as English, 9 as Canadian, 8 as Irish, 6 as Greek, 5 as Jewish, 5 as Croatian, 4 as Chinese, 4 as Vietnamese, 3 as Austrian, 3 as Korean, 2 as French, 1 as Silesian and 1 as Albanian.
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 | 29,843 | 67.34% |
| None | 6612 | 14.92% |
| Evangelical Church | 4801 | 10.83% |
| Not found out | 2058 | 4.64% |
| Total | 44,319 |
In year 2021 was 44,319 people by religion 29,843 from Roman Catholic Church, 6612 from None, 4801 from Evangelical Church, 2058 from Not found out, 215 from Greek Catholic Church, 176 from Ad hoc movements, 128 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 105 from Other, 59 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 55 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 43 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 41 from Buddhism, 31 from Calvinist Church, 29 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 20 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 20 from Apostolic Church, 19 from Islam, 15 from Old Catholic Church, 15 from United Methodist Church, 12 from Church of the Brethren, 11 from Hinduism, 4 from Bahá'i Community, 3 from Jewish community, 2 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church, 1 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and 1 from Baptists Church.
Municipalities
| Municipality | Area [km2][9] | Population[10] |
|---|---|---|
| Beluša | 51.33 | 6,183 |
| Dohňany | 28.75 | 1,903 |
| Dolná Breznica | 8.36 | 1,073 |
| Dolné Kočkovce | 6.12 | 1,177 |
| Horná Breznica | 12.27 | 497 |
| Horovce | 5.35 | 917 |
| Kvašov | 7.46 | 636 |
| Lazy pod Makytou | 49.85 | 1,224 |
| Lednica | 22.65 | 894 |
| Lednické Rovne | 10.74 | 3,844 |
| Lúky | 7.73 | 901 |
| Lysá pod Makytou | 33.40 | 1,964 |
| Mestečko | 5.42 | 488 |
| Mojtín | 10.84 | 426 |
| Nimnica | 7.35 | 732 |
| Púchov | 41.27 | 16,781 |
| Streženice | 7.98 | 1,105 |
| Visolaje | 9.64 | 960 |
| Vydrná | 13.43 | 252 |
| Záriečie | 9.41 | 696 |
| Zubák | 25.66 | 830 |
- Population and area values are current for year 2024.
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7015rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7015rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7102rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Bryndzové doliny a tiesňavy". www.trencinregion.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7102rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7102rr_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.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7015rr_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.
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