Červený Kameň
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Červený Kameň Location of Červený Kameň in the Trenčín Region Červený Kameň Location of Červený Kameň in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°05′N 18°11′E / 49.08°N 18.18°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Trenčín Region |
| District | Ilava District |
| First mentioned | 1354 |
| Area | |
• Total | 32.58 km2 (12.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 357 m (1,171 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 639 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 185 6[3] |
| Area code | +421 42[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | IL |
| Website | www |
Červený Kameň (Hungarian: Vöröskő) is a village and municipality in Ilava District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
Etymology
Both Slovak and Hungarian names mean "red stone". The first written mention about the village is "possesio seu willa Wewreskew" (1439). Cherweny Kamen (1484) later also Rothenstein (1808).[4]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1439. On 20 August 2015, two planes collided over the village. All 7 people on board were killed but the other 31 parachists jumped before both aircraft crashed.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 357 metres (1,171 ft)[3] and covers an area of 32.58 km2 (12.58 sq mi) (2024).[5]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 807 | 757 | 689 | 639 |
| Difference | −6.19% | −8.98% | −7.25% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 637 | 639 |
| Difference | +0.31% |
It has a population of 639 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 644 | 96.11% |
| Not found out | 15 | 2.23% |
| Czech | 14 | 2.08% |
| Total | 670 |
In year 2021 was 670 people by ethnicity 644 as Slovak, 15 as Not found out, 14 as Czech, 3 as Other, 2 as Romani, 2 as Moravian and 1 as Romanian.
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 he has permanent residence there (he 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 | 579 | 86.42% |
| None | 58 | 8.66% |
| Not found out | 14 | 2.09% |
| Total | 670 |
In year 2021 was 670 people by religion 579 from Roman Catholic Church, 58 from None, 14 from Not found out, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 4 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 4 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Other and 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1671-1896 (parish A)
See also
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.
- ^ "História". Červený kameň - oficiálna stránka obce. Obecný úrad Červený Kameň. Retrieved 2018-02-02.
- ^ "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.
External links
Media related to Červený Kameň, Ilava District at Wikimedia Commons