Švošov
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Švošov Location of Švošov in the Žilina Region Švošov Location of Švošov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°07′N 19°12′E / 49.12°N 19.20°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Ružomberok District |
| First mentioned | 1572 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.27 km2 (1.65 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 483 m (1,585 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 864 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 349 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 44[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RK |
| Website | www |
Švošov (Hungarian: Sósó) is a village and municipality in Ružomberok District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. It has a population of about 860 people.[4]
History
The village was formed in the second half of the 15h century. In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1551.[5]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 483 metres (1,585 ft)[3] and covers an area of 4.27 km2 (1.65 sq mi) (2024).[6]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
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| Count | 772 | 824 | 818 | 864 |
| Difference | +6.73% | −0.72% | +5.62% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 860 | 864 |
| Difference | +0.46% |
It has a population of 864 people (31 December 2024).[8]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 846 | 98.83% |
| Not found out | 10 | 1.16% |
| Total | 856 |
In year 2021 was 856 people by ethnicity 846 as Slovak, 10 as Not found out, 8 as Czech, 5 as English and 3 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 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 | 765 | 89.37% |
| None | 67 | 7.83% |
| Evangelical Church | 12 | 1.4% |
| Total | 856 |
In year 2021 was 856 people by religion 765 from Roman Catholic Church, 67 from None, 12 from Evangelical Church, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 3 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Not found out, 2 from Ad hoc movements and 1 from Old Catholic Church.
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.
- ^ "Švošov (Ružomberok, Žilinský kraj, Slovakia) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "História". Official website of the village of Švošov (Oficiálna stránka obce Švošov). Archived from the original on 2025-01-15. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "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.