Vasiľov
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Vasiľov Location of Vasiľov in the Žilina Region Vasiľov Location of Vasiľov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°21′N 19°23′E / 49.35°N 19.38°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Námestovo District |
| First mentioned | 1554 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.13 km2 (3.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 652 m (2,139 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 818 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 295 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 43[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NO |
| Website | www |
Vasiľov (Hungarian: Vasziló) is a village and municipality in Námestovo District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1554.
World war II
In September 1939 citizens of Vasiľov witnessed crossing of German soldiers heading to Poland.
4. April front crossed the village. Early in the morning soviets started bombardment around the village. Later that day soviets soldiers arrived.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 652 metres (2,139 ft)[3] and covers an area of 9.13 km2 (3.53 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 767 | 757 | 819 | 818 |
| Difference | −1.30% | +8.19% | −0.12% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 823 | 818 |
| Difference | −0.60% |
It has a population of 818 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 826 | 98.33% |
| Not found out | 20 | 2.38% |
| Total | 840 |
In year 2021 was 840 people by ethnicity 826 as Slovak, 20 as Not found out, 4 as Czech, 2 as Russian, 2 as Hungarian and 2 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 | 785 | 93.45% |
| None | 33 | 3.93% |
| Not found out | 13 | 1.55% |
| Total | 840 |
In year 2021 was 840 people by religion 785 from Roman Catholic Church, 33 from None, 13 from Not found out, 4 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Greek Catholic 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. 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.