Bolešov
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Bolešov Location of Bolešov in the Trenčín Region Bolešov Location of Bolešov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°59′N 18°09′E / 48.98°N 18.15°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Trenčín Region |
| District | Ilava District |
| First mentioned | 1331 |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.95 km2 (5.77 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,584 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 185 3[3] |
| Area code | +421 42[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | IL |
| Website | www |
Bolešov (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈbɔleʂɔw]; Hungarian: Bolesó) is a village and municipality in Ilava District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1331.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 230 metres (750 ft)[3] and covers an area of 14.95 km2 (5.77 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
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| Count | 1397 | 1460 | 1530 | 1584 |
| Difference | +4.50% | +4.79% | +3.52% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Count | 1574 | 1584 |
| Difference | +0.63% |
It has a population of 1584 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1499 | 97.65% |
| Not found out | 29 | 1.88% |
| Total | 1535 |
In year 2021 was 1535 people by ethnicity 1499 as Slovak, 29 as Not found out, 13 as Czech, 3 as Jewish, 3 as Romani, 3 as Hungarian, 3 as Croatian, 2 as Rusyn, 1 as Austrian and 1 as Moravian.
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 | 1243 | 80.98% |
| None | 208 | 13.55% |
| Not found out | 28 | 1.82% |
| Evangelical Church | 16 | 1.04% |
| Total | 1535 |
In year 2021 was 1535 people by religion 1243 from Roman Catholic Church, 208 from None, 28 from Not found out, 16 from Evangelical Church, 11 from Other, 11 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 3 from United Methodist Church, 3 from Apostolic Church, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Jewish community and 1 from Hinduism.
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): 1700-1896 (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.
- ^ "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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