Dunajov
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Dunajov Location of Dunajov in the Žilina Region Dunajov Location of Dunajov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°22′N 18°49′E / 49.37°N 18.82°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Čadca District |
| First mentioned | 1598 |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.06 km2 (2.34 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 378 m (1,240 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,105 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 230 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 41[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | CA |
| Website | www |
Dunajov (Hungarian: Dunajó) is a village and municipality in Čadca District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1598.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 378 metres (1,240 ft)[3] and covers an area of 6.06 km2 (2.34 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 907 | 914 | 1187 | 1105 |
| Difference | +0.77% | +29.86% | −6.90% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1104 | 1105 |
| Difference | +0.09% |
It has a population of 1105 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1099 | 96.74% |
| Not found out | 29 | 2.55% |
| Total | 1136 |
In year 2021 was 1136 people by ethnicity 1099 as Slovak, 29 as Not found out, 7 as Czech, 4 as Ukrainian, 3 as Other, 2 as Turkish, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Vietnamese, 1 as Silesian, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Polish, 1 as German, 1 as Moravian and 1 as Hungarian.
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 | 954 | 83.98% |
| None | 129 | 11.36% |
| Not found out | 23 | 2.02% |
| Total | 1136 |
In year 2021 was 1136 people by religion 954 from Roman Catholic Church, 129 from None, 23 from Not found out, 8 from Calvinist Church, 5 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Islam, 2 from Other, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Hinduism, 1 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Baptists 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): 1666-1903 (parish B)
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.
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- ^ "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.