Kráľova Lehota
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Kráľova Lehota Location of Kráľova Lehota in the Žilina Region Kráľova Lehota Location of Kráľova Lehota in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°01′N 19°47′E / 49.02°N 19.79°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Liptovský Mikuláš District |
| First mentioned | 1361 |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.60 km2 (7.57 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 674 m (2,211 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 602 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 323 3[3] |
| Area code | +421 44[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | LM |
| Website | www |
Kráľova Lehota (Hungarian: Királylehota) is a village and municipality in Liptovský Mikuláš District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1361. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Liptó County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 674 metres (2,211 ft)[3] and covers an area of 19.60 km2 (7.57 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 725 | 634 | 593 | 602 |
| Difference | −12.55% | −6.46% | +1.51% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 601 | 602 |
| Difference | +0.16% |
It has a population of 602 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 563 | 94.14% |
| Romani | 22 | 3.67% |
| Czech | 8 | 1.33% |
| Polish | 6 | 1% |
| Total | 598 |
In year 2021 was 598 people by ethnicity 563 as Slovak, 22 as Romani, 8 as Czech, 6 as Polish, 3 as Not found out, 2 as Rusyn, 2 as Other, 1 as Serbian, 1 as French 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church | 255 | 42.64% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 184 | 30.77% |
| None | 124 | 20.74% |
| Church of the Brethren | 11 | 1.84% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 9 | 1.51% |
| Not found out | 6 | 1% |
| Total | 598 |
In year 2021 was 598 people by religion 255 from Evangelical Church, 184 from Roman Catholic Church, 124 from None, 11 from Church of the Brethren, 9 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from Not found out, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Other, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Apostolic Church.
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): 1675-1923 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1784-1897 (parish A)
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
- http://www.kralovalehota.sk (added by Andrej Hyben)
- Surnames of living people in Kralova Lehota