Kvačany, Liptovský Mikuláš District
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Kvačany Location of Kvačany in the Žilina Region Kvačany Location of Kvačany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°10′22″N 19°32′37″E / 49.1728°N 19.5436°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Liptovský Mikuláš District |
| First mentioned | 1286 |
| Area | |
• Total | 22.43 km2 (8.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 623 m (2,044 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 553 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 322 4[3] |
| Area code | +421 44[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | LM |
| Website | www |
Kvačany (Hungarian: Kvacsan) 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 1286. 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 623 metres (2,044 ft)[3] and covers an area of 22.43 km2 (8.66 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 573 | 555 | 567 | 553 |
| Difference | −3.14% | +2.16% | −2.46% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 549 | 553 |
| Difference | +0.72% |
It has a population of 553 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 554 | 99.28% |
| Total | 558 |
In year 2021 was 558 people by ethnicity 554 as Slovak, 3 as Ukrainian, 3 as Other, 2 as Czech, 2 as Hungarian and 1 as Not found out.
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 | 424 | 75.99% |
| None | 91 | 16.31% |
| Evangelical Church | 24 | 4.3% |
| Total | 558 |
In year 2021 was 558 people by religion 424 from Roman Catholic Church, 91 from None, 24 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Not found out, 3 from Greek Catholic Church and 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church.
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.