Malý Čepčín

Malý Čepčín
Malý Čepčín
Location of Malý Čepčín in the Žilina Region
Malý Čepčín
Location of Malý Čepčín in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°54′N 18°50′E / 48.90°N 18.83°E / 48.90; 18.83
Country Slovakia
Region Žilina Region
DistrictTurčianske Teplice District
First mentioned1254
Area
 • Total
3.09 km2 (1.19 sq mi)
Elevation464 m (1,522 ft)
Population
 (2024)[2]
 • Total
545
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
384 5[3]
Area code+421 43[3]
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)RK
Websitewww.malycepcin.sk

Malý Čepčín (Hungarian: Kiscsepcsény) is a village and municipality in Turčianske Teplice District in the Žilina Region of northern central Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1254. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Turóc 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 464 metres (1,522 ft)[3] and covers an area of 3.09 km2 (1.19 sq mi) (2024).[4]

Population

Population statistic (10 years)[5]
Year1994200420142024
Count527519535545
Difference −1.51% +3.08% +1.86%
Population statistic[5]
Year20232024
Count543545
Difference+0.36%

It has a population of 545 people (31 December 2024).[6]

Ethnicity

Census 2021 (1+ %)[7][8]
EthnicityNumberFraction
Slovak54099.08%
Not found out71.28%
Total545

In year 2021 was 545 people by ethnicity 540 as Slovak, 7 as Not found out, 4 as Czech, 2 as Russian and 1 as Hungarian.

Religion

Census 2021 (1+ %)[9]
ReligionNumberFraction
Roman Catholic Church21339.08%
None16931.01%
Evangelical Church13224.22%
Not found out71.28%
Total545

In year 2021 was 545 people by religion 213 from Roman Catholic Church, 169 from None, 132 from Evangelical Church, 7 from Not found out, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from United Methodist Church, 3 from Buddhism, 3 from Apostolic Church, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Other and 1 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  3. ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  7. ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  8. ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  9. ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.