Rakša
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Rakša Location of Rakša in the Žilina Region Rakša Location of Rakša in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°53′N 18°53′E / 48.88°N 18.88°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Turčianske Teplice District |
| First mentioned | 1277 |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.73 km2 (4.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 502 m (1,647 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 219 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 390 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 43[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RK |
| Website | www |
Rakša (Hungarian: Kisraksa) 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 1277. 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.
Famous Residents
Michal Miloslav Hodža, the famous Slovak national revivalist, priest, poet and linguist was born on 22 September 1811 in Rakša.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 502 metres (1,647 ft)[3] and covers an area of 11.73 km2 (4.53 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 200 | 219 | 222 | 219 |
| Difference | +9.5% | +1.36% | −1.35% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 215 | 219 |
| Difference | +1.86% |
It has a population of 219 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 218 | 99.54% |
| Other | 3 | 1.36% |
| Total | 219 |
In year 2021 was 219 people by ethnicity 218 as Slovak, 3 as Other, 2 as Not found out, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as German.
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 | 76 | 34.7% |
| None | 67 | 30.59% |
| Evangelical Church | 62 | 28.31% |
| Not found out | 10 | 4.57% |
| Total | 219 |
In year 2021 was 219 people by religion 76 from Roman Catholic Church, 67 from None, 62 from Evangelical Church, 10 from Not found out, 2 from Other, 1 from Greek Catholic Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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.