Turčianske Kľačany
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Turčianske Kľačany Location of Turčianske Kľačany in the Žilina Region Turčianske Kľačany Location of Turčianske Kľačany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°07′N 18°57′E / 49.12°N 18.95°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Martin District |
| First mentioned | 1403 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.20 km2 (4.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 410 m (1,350 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,053 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 386 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 43[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MT |
| Website | www |
Turčianske Kľačany (Hungarian: Vágkelecsény) is a village and municipality in Martin District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
Etymology
Slovak Kľačane,[4] see Kľačany for the details.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1403. 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 410 metres (1,350 ft)[3] and covers an area of 12.20 km2 (4.71 sq mi) (2024).[5]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 809 | 842 | 933 | 1053 |
| Difference | +4.07% | +10.80% | +12.86% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1049 | 1053 |
| Difference | +0.38% |
It has a population of 1053 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 993 | 96.97% |
| Not found out | 22 | 2.14% |
| Czech | 11 | 1.07% |
| Total | 1024 |
In year 2021 was 1024 people by ethnicity 993 as Slovak, 22 as Not found out, 11 as Czech, 3 as Other, 2 as Serbian, 2 as Polish, 1 as Irish, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Russian, 1 as German, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as Bulgarian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| None | 390 | 38.09% |
| Evangelical Church | 353 | 34.47% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 214 | 20.9% |
| Not found out | 41 | 4% |
| Total | 1024 |
In year 2021 was 1024 people by religion 390 from None, 353 from Evangelical Church, 214 from Roman Catholic Church, 41 from Not found out, 9 from Other, 5 from United Methodist Church, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church, 1 from Buddhism 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.
- ^ Krajčovič, Rudolf (2010). "Z lexiky stredovekej slovenčiny s výkladmi názvov obcí a miest (44)". Kultúra slova (in Slovak) (3). Martin: Vydavateľstvo Matice slovenskej: 147.
- ^ "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.