Horná Breznica
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Horná Breznica Location of Horná Breznica in the Trenčín Region Horná Breznica Location of Horná Breznica in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°07′N 18°15′E / 49.12°N 18.25°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Trenčín Region |
| District | Púchov District |
| First mentioned | 1388 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.27 km2 (4.74 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 334 m (1,096 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 497 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 206 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 42[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PU |
| Website | hornabreznica |
Horná Breznica (Hungarian: Felsőnyíresd) is a village and municipality in Púchov District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1388.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 334 metres (1,096 ft)[3] and covers an area of 12.27 km2 (4.74 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 461 | 451 | 475 | 497 |
| Difference | −2.16% | +5.32% | +4.63% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 498 | 497 |
| Difference | −0.20% |
It has a population of 497 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 495 | 98.01% |
| Not found out | 14 | 2.77% |
| Total | 505 |
In year 2021 was 505 people by ethnicity 495 as Slovak, 14 as Not found out, 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 | 448 | 88.71% |
| None | 34 | 6.73% |
| Not found out | 9 | 1.78% |
| Evangelical Church | 6 | 1.19% |
| Total | 505 |
In year 2021 was 505 people by religion 448 from Roman Catholic Church, 34 from None, 9 from Not found out, 6 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Islam, 2 from Greek Catholic Church and 1 from Buddhism.
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): 1714-1896 (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.
External links
- Media related to Horná Breznica at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Horna Breznica