Gbeľany
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Gbeľany Location of Gbeľany in the Žilina Region Gbeľany Location of Gbeľany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°13′N 18°51′E / 49.21°N 18.85°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Žilina District |
| First mentioned | 1362 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.13 km2 (2.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 361 m (1,184 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,586 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 130 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 41[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZA |
| Website | www |
Gbeľany (Hungarian: Egbelény) 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 1362.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 361 metres (1,184 ft)[3] and covers an area of 7.13 km2 (2.75 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1151 | 1244 | 1225 | 1586 |
| Difference | +8.07% | −1.52% | +29.46% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1567 | 1586 |
| Difference | +1.21% |
It has a population of 1586 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1414 | 97.58% |
| Not found out | 30 | 2.07% |
| Total | 1449 |
In year 2021 was 1449 people by ethnicity 1414 as Slovak, 30 as Not found out, 8 as Czech, 6 as Other, 5 as Korean, 2 as Russian, 2 as French, 2 as Croatian, 2 as English, 1 as Italian, 1 as German 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 | 1111 | 76.67% |
| None | 269 | 18.56% |
| Not found out | 26 | 1.79% |
| Evangelical Church | 16 | 1.1% |
| Total | 1449 |
In year 2021 was 1449 people by religion 1111 from Roman Catholic Church, 269 from None, 26 from Not found out, 16 from Evangelical Church, 7 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 3 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Other, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Islam, 1 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Bahá'i Community.
Notable people
- Ján Franek, former boxer who represented Czechoslovakia and winner of the 1980 Summer Olympics bronze medal.
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): 1686-1896 (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.
- ^ "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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