Ľubeľa
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  Ľubeľa Location of Ľubeľa in the Žilina Region  Ľubeľa Location of Ľubeľa in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°03′N 19°29′E / 49.05°N 19.48°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Liptovský Mikuláš District |
| First mentioned | 1278 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Erik Gemzick (Hlas) |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.45 km2 (6.74 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 617 m (2,024 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,188 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 321 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 44[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | LM |
| Website | www |
Ľubeľa (Hungarian: Lubella) is a village and municipality in Liptovský Mikuláš District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1278.[4] Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Liptó 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 617 metres (2,024 ft)[2] and covers an area of 17.45 km2 (6.74 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1155 | 1095 | 1117 | 1188 |
| Difference | −5.19% | +2.00% | +6.35% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1192 | 1188 |
| Difference | −0.33% |
It has a population of 1188 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1188 | 97.69% |
| Not found out | 24 | 1.97% |
| Total | 1216 |
In year 2021 was 1216 people by ethnicity 1188 as Slovak, 24 as Not found out, 5 as Czech, 4 as Polish, 3 as Hungarian, 2 as Russian, 2 as Other, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as Romani.
Note on population: The difference values of population numbers in the table "Population statistic" and in the sections "Ethnicity" & "Religion" is caused by the use of various statistical methods.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 777 | 63.9% |
| None | 230 | 18.91% |
| Evangelical Church | 161 | 13.24% |
| Not found out | 22 | 1.81% |
| Total | 1216 |
In year 2021 was 1216 people by religion 777 from Roman Catholic Church, 230 from None, 161 from Evangelical Church, 22 from Not found out, 12 from Greek Catholic Church, 5 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Other, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Apostolic Church.
See also
- Liubelia a Ukrainian village with phonetically the same name
References
- 1 2 "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ Kollár, Daniel (1999). Liptov. Dajama. p. 57. ISBN 978-80-88975-09-0. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "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.