Ovčiarsko
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Ovčiarsko Location of Ovčiarsko in the Žilina Region Ovčiarsko Location of Ovčiarsko in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°14′N 18°40′E / 49.23°N 18.67°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Žilina District |
| First mentioned | 1289 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.89 km2 (1.89 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 429 m (1,407 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 744 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 100 4[3] |
| Area code | +421 41[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZA |
| Website | www |
Ovčiarsko (Hungarian: Juhászi) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1289.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 429 metres (1,407 ft)[3] and covers an area of 4.89 km2 (1.89 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 423 | 483 | 621 | 744 |
| Difference | +14.18% | +28.57% | +19.80% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 735 | 744 |
| Difference | +1.22% |
It has a population of 744 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 697 | 98.3% |
| Not found out | 10 | 1.41% |
| Total | 709 |
In year 2021 was 709 people by ethnicity 697 as Slovak, 10 as Not found out, 5 as Other, 3 as Czech, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Serbian, 1 as Silesian, 1 as German and 1 as English.
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 | 564 | 79.55% |
| None | 110 | 15.51% |
| Not found out | 11 | 1.55% |
| Evangelical Church | 10 | 1.41% |
| Total | 709 |
In year 2021 was 709 people by religion 564 from Roman Catholic Church, 110 from None, 11 from Not found out, 10 from Evangelical Church, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 1 from Other.
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.