Klin, Námestovo District
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| Coordinates: 49°26′25″N 19°29′00″E / 49.44028°N 19.48333°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Námestovo District |
| First mentioned | 1580 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.73 km2 (4.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 630 m (2,070 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,549 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 294 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 43[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NO |
| Website | www |
Klin is a village and municipality in Námestovo District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1580.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 630 metres (2,070 ft)[3] and covers an area of 12.73 km2 (4.92 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1821 | 2036 | 2342 | 2549 |
| Difference | +11.80% | +15.02% | +8.83% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2555 | 2549 |
| Difference | −0.23% |
It has a population of 2549 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 2442 | 98.66% |
| Not found out | 39 | 1.57% |
| Total | 2475 |
In year 2021 was 2475 people by ethnicity 2442 as Slovak, 39 as Not found out, 5 as Czech, 3 as Other, 2 as Serbian, 1 as Irish, 1 as Russian, 1 as Austrian, 1 as Polish, 1 as German, 1 as Hungarian, 1 as English and 1 as Albanian.
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 | 2334 | 94.3% |
| None | 80 | 3.23% |
| Not found out | 27 | 1.09% |
| Total | 2475 |
In year 2021 was 2475 people by religion 2334 from Roman Catholic Church, 80 from None, 27 from Not found out, 10 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from Evangelical Church, 4 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Calvinist Church, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses and 1 from Other.
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): 1770-1900 (parish B)
Notable people
- Gabriela Kaliská (born 1951) - politician
- Jessica Triebeľová (born 2001) - boxer
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.