Veľký Čepčín
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Veľký Čepčín Location of Veľký Čepčín in the Žilina Region Veľký Čepčín Location of Veľký Čepčín in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°54′N 18°49′E / 48.90°N 18.82°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina Region |
| District | Turčianske Teplice District |
| First mentioned | 1262 |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.77 km2 (2.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 473 m (1,552 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 258 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 384 5[3] |
| Area code | +421 43[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RK |
Veľký Čepčín (Hungarian: Nagycsepcsény) 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 1262. 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 473 metres (1,552 ft)[3] and covers an area of 6.77 km2 (2.61 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 225 | 215 | 245 | 258 |
| Difference | −4.44% | +13.95% | +5.30% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 253 | 258 |
| Difference | +1.97% |
It has a population of 258 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 239 | 97.95% |
| Not found out | 4 | 1.63% |
| Total | 244 |
In year 2021 was 244 people by ethnicity 239 as Slovak, 4 as Not found out, 1 as Czech, 1 as Canadian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church | 87 | 35.66% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 74 | 30.33% |
| None | 68 | 27.87% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 5 | 2.05% |
| Not found out | 4 | 1.64% |
| Islam | 3 | 1.23% |
| Total | 244 |
In year 2021 was 244 people by religion 87 from Evangelical Church, 74 from Roman Catholic Church, 68 from None, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Not found out, 3 from Islam, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 1 from United Methodist Church.
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.