Háj, Turčianske Teplice District
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Háj Location of Háj in the Žilina Region Háj Location of Háj in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°52′N 18°53′E / 48.867°N 18.883°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Turčianske Teplice District |
| First mentioned | 1264 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.33 km2 (3.60 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 509 m (1,670 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 469 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 390 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 43[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RK |
| Website | www |
Háj (Hungarian: Turócliget, German: Häu) is a village and municipality in Turčianske Teplice District in the Žilina Region of northern central Slovakia.
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1264. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Turóc County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 509 metres (1,670 ft)[3] and covers an area of 9.33 km2 (3.60 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 446 | 478 | 457 | 469 |
| Difference | +7.17% | −4.39% | +2.62% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 464 | 469 |
| Difference | +1.07% |
It has a population of 469 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 454 | 98.26% |
| Not found out | 7 | 1.51% |
| Total | 462 |
In year 2021 was 462 people by ethnicity 454 as Slovak, 7 as Not found out, 4 as Czech, 1 as Serbian, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church | 230 | 49.78% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 126 | 27.27% |
| None | 86 | 18.61% |
| Not found out | 12 | 2.6% |
| Total | 462 |
In year 2021 was 462 people by religion 230 from Evangelical Church, 126 from Roman Catholic Church, 86 from None, 12 from Not found out, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Other and 1 from Greek Catholic 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): 1674-1896 (parish A)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1820-1923 (parish A)
See also
References
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- ^ "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.