Žabokreky
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  Žabokreky Location of Žabokreky in the Žilina Region  Žabokreky Location of Žabokreky in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°02′N 18°56′E / 49.03°N 18.93°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Martin District |
| First mentioned | 1282 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.23 km2 (2.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 428 m (1,404 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,178 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 384 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 43[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MT |
| Website | zabokreky |
Žabokreky (Hungarian: Zsámbokrét) is a village and municipality in Martin District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1282. 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 428 metres (1,404 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.23 km2 (2.02 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1098 | 1113 | 1213 | 1178 |
| Difference | +1.36% | +8.98% | −2.88% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1208 | 1178 |
| Difference | −2.48% |
It has a population of 1178 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1140 | 94.52% |
| Not found out | 62 | 5.14% |
| Total | 1206 |
In year 2021 was 1206 people by ethnicity 1140 as Slovak, 62 as Not found out, 9 as Czech, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Romani, 1 as Polish and 1 as Other.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church | 499 | 41.38% |
| None | 388 | 32.17% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 238 | 19.73% |
| Not found out | 59 | 4.89% |
| Total | 1206 |
In year 2021 was 1206 people by religion 499 from Evangelical Church, 388 from None, 238 from Roman Catholic Church, 59 from Not found out, 6 from Greek Catholic Church, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 4 from Other, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Islam, 1 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Buddhism.
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.
- 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.