Bitarová
Bitarová | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Bitarová Location of Bitarová in the Žilina Region  Bitarová Location of Bitarová in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°13′N 18°40′E / 49.22°N 18.67°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Žilina District |
| First mentioned | 1393 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Juraj Drdák (Ind.) |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.64 km2 (1.41 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 380 m (1,250 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 917 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 100 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 41[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZA |
| Website | www |
Bitarová (Hungarian: Bitérfalva) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1393.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 380 metres (1,250 ft)[2] and covers an area of 3.64 km2 (1.41 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 553 | 626 | 744 | 917 |
| Difference | +13.20% | +18.84% | +23.25% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 907 | 917 |
| Difference | +1.10% |
It has a population of 917 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 792 | 98.01% |
| Not found out | 13 | 1.6% |
| Total | 808 |
In year 2021 was 808 people by ethnicity 792 as Slovak, 13 as Not found out, 6 as Czech, 1 as Russian, 1 as Hungarian, 1 as Other and 1 as English.
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 | 680 | 84.16% |
| None | 92 | 11.39% |
| Not found out | 13 | 1.61% |
| Total | 808 |
In year 2021 was 808 people by religion 680 from Roman Catholic Church, 92 from None, 13 from Not found out, 6 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from Ad hoc movements, 5 from Evangelical Church, 4 from Baptists Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality and 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1725-1925 (parish B)
See also
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.
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