Vršatské Podhradie
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Vršatské Podhradie Location of Vršatské Podhradie in the Trenčín Region Vršatské Podhradie Location of Vršatské Podhradie in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°04′N 18°09′E / 49.07°N 18.15°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Trenčín Region |
| District | Ilava District |
| First mentioned | 1439 |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.43 km2 (5.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 659 m (2,162 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 217 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 185 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 42[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | IL |
| Website | www |
Vršatské Podhradie (Hungarian: Oroszlánkő) is a village and municipality in Ilava District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1439.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 659 metres (2,162 ft)[3] and covers an area of 13.43 km2 (5.19 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 283 | 249 | 238 | 217 |
| Difference | −12.01% | −4.41% | −8.82% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 216 | 217 |
| Difference | +0.46% |
It has a population of 217 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 216 | 97.29% |
| Not found out | 6 | 2.7% |
| Czech | 3 | 1.35% |
| Total | 222 |
In year 2021 was 222 people by ethnicity 216 as Slovak, 6 as Not found out, 3 as Czech, 1 as Rusyn and 1 as Hungarian.
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 | 184 | 82.88% |
| None | 24 | 10.81% |
| Not found out | 5 | 2.25% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 4 | 1.8% |
| Total | 222 |
In year 2021 was 222 people by religion 184 from Roman Catholic Church, 24 from None, 5 from Not found out, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Economy and infrastructure
There is a hotel (Hotel Vrsatec) located by the Vrsatec cliffs that provides employment for the village residents.
Notable personalities
- Anton Svoboda (1861–1928), pedagogue, schoolman
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.
External links
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