Bešeňová
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Bešeňová Location of Bešeňová in the Žilina Region Bešeňová Location of Bešeňová in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°06′N 19°27′E / 49.10°N 19.45°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Ružomberok District |
| First mentioned | 1503 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.29 km2 (1.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 514 m (1,686 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 772 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 348 3[3] |
| Area code | +421 44[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RK |
| Website | www |
Bešeňová (Hungarian: Besenyőfalu) is a village and municipality in Ružomberok District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. It is famous for a hot spring water park attracting thousands of visitors all year round.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1503.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 514 metres (1,686 ft)[3] and covers an area of 4.29 km2 (1.66 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 402 | 388 | 635 | 772 |
| Difference | −3.48% | +63.65% | +21.57% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 754 | 772 |
| Difference | +2.38% |
It has a population of 772 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 605 | 92.08% |
| Not found out | 48 | 7.3% |
| Total | 657 |
In year 2021 was 657 people by ethnicity 605 as Slovak, 48 as Not found out, 3 as Czech, 3 as Ukrainian, 3 as Hungarian, 2 as Polish, 2 as Other, 1 as Vietnamese and 1 as Canadian.
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 | 441 | 67.12% |
| None | 104 | 15.83% |
| Not found out | 57 | 8.68% |
| Evangelical Church | 33 | 5.02% |
| Ad hoc movements | 7 | 1.07% |
| Total | 657 |
In year 2021 was 657 people by religion 441 from Roman Catholic Church, 104 from None, 57 from Not found out, 33 from Evangelical Church, 7 from Ad hoc movements, 6 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Seventh-day Adventist 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.
- ^ "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.
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