Brežany, Žilina District
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Brežany Location of Brežany in the Žilina Region Brežany Location of Brežany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°58′40″N 21°06′30″E / 48.97778°N 21.10833°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Žilina District |
| First mentioned | 1393 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.65 km2 (1.41 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 381 m (1,250 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 692 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 100 4[3] |
| Area code | +421 41[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZA |
| Website | www |
Brezany (Hungarian: Sárosbuják) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1393.
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1725-1925 (parish B)
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 381 metres (1,250 ft)[3] and covers an area of 3.65 km2 (1.41 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 487 | 459 | 597 | 692 |
| Difference | −5.74% | +30.06% | +15.91% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 705 | 692 |
| Difference | −1.84% |
It has a population of 692 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 649 | 98.78% |
| Total | 657 |
In year 2021 was 657 people by ethnicity 649 as Slovak, 4 as Not found out, 3 as Czech, 2 as German, 1 as Vietnamese, 1 as Romani, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as Greek.
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 | 529 | 80.52% |
| None | 109 | 16.59% |
| Total | 657 |
In year 2021 was 657 people by religion 529 from Roman Catholic Church, 109 from None, 5 from Evangelical Church, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Not found out, 1 from Islam, 1 from Other, 1 from Greek Catholic Church and 1 from Buddhism.
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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