Nesluša

Nesluša
Nesluša
Location of Nesluša in the Žilina Region
Nesluša
Location of Nesluša in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°19′N 18°45′E / 49.32°N 18.75°E / 49.32; 18.75
Country Slovakia
Region Žilina Region
DistrictKysucké Nové Mesto District
First mentioned1367
Area
 • Total
25.47 km2 (9.83 sq mi)
Elevation417 m (1,368 ft)
Population
 (2024)[2]
 • Total
3,191
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
234 1[3]
Area code+421 41[3]
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)KM
Websitewww.neslusa.sk

Nesluša (Hungarian: Neszlény) is a village and municipality in the Kysucké Nové Mesto District in the Zilina Region of northern Slovakia.

Etymology

The name probably comes from Slovak neslušný (rude, naughty, socially unacceptable). It could be also derived from neslušať (not to hear something) - "the hidden village", "the village you hear nothing about".[4] Nezlusa 1367, Neszlusa 1438, Neslussa Walachorum 1598, Neszlussa 1773, Nesluša 1920.[4]

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1367.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 417 metres (1,368 ft)[3] and covers an area of 25.47 km2 (9.83 sq mi) (2024).[5] The highest hill in the village is Jakubovský vrch at 875 metres (2,871 ft). The second highest hill is Žiar at 869 metres (2,851 ft). The lowest place is Nádolie at 370 metres (1,210 ft). The village has many mineral springs. Nesluša is situated between green hills. The main creek is called Neslušanka. The village is adjacent to the municipalities of Kysucké Nové Mesto, Ochodnica, Zákopčie, Dlhá nad Kysucou, Rudinská and Rudina.

Culture

Žiarinka

Žiarinka is a musical ensemble that was established in 1995. The principal instrument of the ensemble is the mandolin. Children also play the guitar, accordion, keyboards, flute and drums. Their repertory is wide and includes sequences from operas, extravaganzas, waltzes, polkas, movie melodies and marches. To the present they have performed over 200 recitals. Performances were in various national towns, as well as abroad in Germany, Yugoslavia, Poland and the Czech Republic.[6]

Population

Population statistic (10 years)[7]
Year1994200420142024
Count3228324731563191
Difference +0.58% −2.80% +1.10%
Population statistic[7]
Year20232024
Count32103191
Difference−0.59%

It has a population of 3191 people (31 December 2024).[8]

Ethnicity

Census 2021 (1+ %)[9][10]
EthnicityNumberFraction
Slovak292692.44%
Not found out2477.8%
Total3165

In year 2021 was 3165 people by ethnicity 2926 as Slovak, 247 as Not found out, 23 as Czech, 9 as Romani, 8 as Other, 4 as German, 4 as Bulgarian, 2 as Russian, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Polish, 1 as Moravian, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as Albanian.

Religion

Census 2021 (1+ %)[11]
ReligionNumberFraction
Roman Catholic Church254480.38%
None2919.19%
Not found out2487.84%
Total3165

In year 2021 was 3165 people by religion 2544 from Roman Catholic Church, 291 from None, 248 from Not found out, 19 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 19 from Evangelical Church, 15 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from Ad hoc movements, 5 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 5 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Islam, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Other, 1 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Historical demography

  • 1715 – 792 inhabitants
  • 1828 – 2498 inhabitants
  • 1869 – 2032 inhabitants
  • 1880 – 1746 inhabitants
  • 1890 – 1912 inhabitants
  • 1900 – 1997 inhabitants
  • 1910 – 2288 inhabitants
  • 1921 – 2483 inhabitants
  • 1930 – 2746 inhabitants
  • 1940 – 3153 inhabitants
  • 1948 – 3155 inhabitants
  • 1961 – 4045 inhabitants
  • 1970 – 4045 inhabitants
  • 1975 – 3412 inhabitants
  • 1980 – 3645 inhabitants
  • 1990 – 3263 inhabitants
  • 2006 – 3205 inhabitants

Parts of the village

  • u Adamkov
  • u Burďakov
  • Červené
  • Drndovce
  • Guckovce
  • Halúskovce
  • Holovce
  • Homoľovce
  • Chovancovce
  • Janáčovce
  • Jancovce
  • Juríčkovce
  • Klimkovce
  • Kozí vŕšok
  • Krúpovce
  • Kutiny
  • Na Kavuli
  • Na Lane
  • Na Vyšnej ceste
  • Na pastovníku
  • Pri Mlyne
  • Na Žrebíkoch
  • Parišovce
  • Paukovce
  • Platkovce
  • Puškátka
  • Skokanovce
  • Sucháňovce
  • Štrbavovce
  • Tabakovce
  • Vlkovce

Parts of village in highland

  • Balošákovce
  • Čulákovce
  • Grešákovce
  • Horná Suchá
  • U Hutyrov
  • U Jurdov
  • Kantorovce
  • Kubalovce
  • Liskovce
  • U Bielych
  • U Haľamov
  • Majtánky
  • Mičekovce
  • Ondruškovci
  • Ostré
  • Petránky
  • Rapaňovce
  • Stredná Suchá
  • Šindelná
  • Škorvanovce
  • Tabačkovce
  • U Samuhlích

Sport

Hockeyball

  • Pivní skauti (Beer Scouts) is a hockeyball team playing in the Nesluša hockeyball league.

Accommodation

  • Hotel Les
  • Centrum

Politics

The mayor is Zuzana Jancová.

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. ^ a b Krajčovič, Rudolf (2013). "Z lexiky stredovekej slovenčiny s výkladmi názvov obcí a miest" (PDF). Kultúra slova (47). Martin: Vydavateľstvo Matice slovenskej: 144.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "Žiarinka Homepage (Google translation!)". Archived from the original on 2014-02-03. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
  7. ^ 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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  9. ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  10. ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  11. ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.