Olešná, Čadca District
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Olešná Location of Olešná in the Žilina Region Olešná Location of Olešná in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°26′N 18°39′E / 49.433°N 18.650°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Čadca District |
| First mentioned | 1619 |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.77 km2 (7.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 449 m (1,473 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,890 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 235 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 41[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | CA |
| Website | www |
Olešná (Hungarian: Berekfalu) is a village and municipality in Čadca District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1619.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 449 metres (1,473 ft)[3] and covers an area of 19.77 km2 (7.63 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 2184 | 2047 | 1949 | 1890 |
| Difference | −6.27% | −4.78% | −3.02% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1900 | 1890 |
| Difference | −0.52% |
It has a population of 1890 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1865 | 96.68% |
| Not found out | 59 | 3.05% |
| Czech | 29 | 1.5% |
| Total | 1929 |
In year 2021 was 1929 people by ethnicity 1865 as Slovak, 59 as Not found out, 29 as Czech, 4 as Ukrainian, 3 as Polish, 2 as German, 1 as Romani, 1 as Rusyn, 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 | 1714 | 88.85% |
| None | 122 | 6.32% |
| Not found out | 51 | 2.64% |
| Total | 1929 |
In year 2021 was 1929 people by religion 1714 from Roman Catholic Church, 122 from None, 51 from Not found out, 15 from Greek Catholic Church, 9 from Ad hoc movements, 3 from Calvinist Church, 3 from Islam, 3 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Other, 1 from Hinduism, 1 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church and 1 from Buddhism.
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.