Kotešová
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Kotešová Location of Kotešová in the Žilina Region Kotešová Location of Kotešová in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°14′N 18°36′E / 49.23°N 18.60°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Bytča District |
| First mentioned | 1243 |
| Area | |
• Total | 20.33 km2 (7.85 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 343 m (1,125 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,330 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 136 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 41[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BY |
| Website | www |
Kotešová (Hungarian: Kotessó) is a village and municipality in Bytča District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1243.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 343 metres (1,125 ft)[3] and covers an area of 20.33 km2 (7.85 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1769 | 1895 | 1974 | 2330 |
| Difference | +7.12% | +4.16% | +18.03% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2298 | 2330 |
| Difference | +1.39% |
It has a population of 2330 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 2121 | 98.6% |
| Not found out | 28 | 1.3% |
| Total | 2151 |
In year 2021 was 2151 people by ethnicity 2121 as Slovak, 28 as Not found out, 10 as Czech, 10 as Hungarian, 4 as Other, 2 as Russian, 2 as English, 1 as Polish and 1 as Bulgarian.
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 | 1747 | 81.22% |
| None | 281 | 13.06% |
| Not found out | 55 | 2.56% |
| Total | 2151 |
In year 2021 was 2151 people by religion 1747 from Roman Catholic Church, 281 from None, 55 from Not found out, 13 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 10 from Greek Catholic Church, 10 from Evangelical Church, 10 from Ad hoc movements, 5 from Calvinist Church, 5 from United Methodist Church, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Other, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 2 from Buddhism, 2 from Apostolic Church and 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses.
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): 1630-1936 (parish A)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1801-1907 (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.
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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.
- ^ 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.
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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.