Povina
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Povina Location of Povina in the Žilina Region Povina Location of Povina in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°19′N 18°49′E / 49.32°N 18.82°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Kysucké Nové Mesto District |
| First mentioned | 1438 |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.12 km2 (7.38 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 367 m (1,204 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,149 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 233 3[3] |
| Area code | +421 41[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KM |
| Website | obec-povina |
Povina (Hungarian: Gerebes) 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 1438.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 367 metres (1,204 ft)[3] and covers an area of 19.12 km2 (7.38 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1113 | 1123 | 1147 | 1149 |
| Difference | +0.89% | +2.13% | +0.17% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1146 | 1149 |
| Difference | +0.26% |
It has a population of 1149 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1100 | 96.66% |
| Not found out | 32 | 2.81% |
| Total | 1138 |
In year 2021 was 1138 people by ethnicity 1100 as Slovak, 32 as Not found out, 8 as Czech, 3 as Russian, 2 as Italian, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Austrian, 1 as German and 1 as Other.
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 | 949 | 83.39% |
| None | 115 | 10.11% |
| Not found out | 47 | 4.13% |
| Total | 1138 |
In year 2021 was 1138 people by religion 949 from Roman Catholic Church, 115 from None, 47 from Not found out, 7 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 7 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Other, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Church of the Brethren, 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.