Horný Hričov
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Horný Hričov Location of Horný Hričov in the Žilina Region Horný Hričov Location of Horný Hričov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°15′N 18°40′E / 49.25°N 18.67°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Žilina District |
| First mentioned | 1208 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.78 km2 (2.23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 311 m (1,020 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 884 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 134 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 41[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZA |
| Website | www |
Horný Hričov (Hungarian: Felsőricsó) 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 1208.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 311 metres (1,020 ft)[3] and covers an area of 5.78 km2 (2.23 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 706 | 780 | 803 | 884 |
| Difference | +10.48% | +2.94% | +10.08% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 874 | 884 |
| Difference | +1.14% |
It has a population of 884 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 828 | 99.16% |
| Total | 835 |
In year 2021 was 835 people by ethnicity 828 as Slovak, 6 as Not found out, 3 as Czech, 3 as Other, 1 as Irish, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Russian 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 | 601 | 71.98% |
| None | 194 | 23.23% |
| Evangelical Church | 13 | 1.56% |
| Total | 835 |
In year 2021 was 835 people by religion 601 from Roman Catholic Church, 194 from None, 13 from Evangelical Church, 6 from Not found out, 6 from Ad hoc movements, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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): 1690-1952 (parish B)
Notable people
- Ivan Hričovský (1932–2024) - pomologist
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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