Kotrčiná Lúčka
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Kotrčiná Lúčka Location of Kotrčiná Lúčka in the Žilina Region Kotrčiná Lúčka Location of Kotrčiná Lúčka in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°15′N 18°50′E / 49.25°N 18.83°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Žilina District |
| First mentioned | 1439 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.14 km2 (1.60 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 464 m (1,522 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 695 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 130 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 41[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZA |
| Website | kotrcinalucka |
Kotrčiná Lúčka (Hungarian: Kaszásrét) 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 1439.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 464 metres (1,522 ft)[3] and covers an area of 4.14 km2 (1.60 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 383 | 404 | 444 | 695 |
| Difference | +5.48% | +9.90% | +56.53% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 676 | 695 |
| Difference | +2.81% |
It has a population of 695 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 566 | 99.64% |
| Not found out | 6 | 1.05% |
| Total | 568 |
In year 2021 was 568 people by ethnicity 566 as Slovak, 6 as Not found out, 2 as Czech, 1 as Russian and 1 as Other.
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 | 431 | 75.88% |
| None | 93 | 16.37% |
| Evangelical Church | 19 | 3.35% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 13 | 2.29% |
| Total | 568 |
In year 2021 was 568 people by religion 431 from Roman Catholic Church, 93 from None, 19 from Evangelical Church, 13 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Not found out, 2 from Other, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality 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): 1789-1900 (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.
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