Bobrov, Slovakia
Bobrov | |
|---|---|
 Roman Catholic church | |
 Flag | |
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| Coordinates: 49°26′N 19°33′E / 49.433°N 19.550°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Námestovo District |
| First mentioned | 1564 |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.75 km2 (9.94 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 604 m (1,982 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,131 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 294 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 43[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NO |
| Website | www |
Bobrov (Hungarian: Bobró) is a village and municipality in Námestovo District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1564.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 604 metres (1,982 ft)[2] and covers an area of 25.75 km2 (9.94 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1438 | 1539 | 1753 | 2131 |
| Difference | +7.02% | +13.90% | +21.56% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2084 | 2131 |
| Difference | +2.25% |
It has a population of 2131 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1856 | 97.02% |
| Not found out | 55 | 2.87% |
| Total | 1913 |
In year 2021 was 1913 people by ethnicity 1856 as Slovak, 55 as Not found out, 15 as Polish, 8 as Other, 7 as Russian, 3 as Czech, 2 as Italian, 1 as Irish and 1 as Austrian.
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 | 1730 | 90.43% |
| None | 106 | 5.54% |
| Not found out | 49 | 2.56% |
| Total | 1913 |
In year 2021 was 1913 people by religion 1730 from Roman Catholic Church, 106 from None, 49 from Not found out, 17 from Evangelical Church, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Islam, 1 from Hinduism, 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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): 1770-1895 (parish A)
Notable residents
- Irena Schusterová – First Lady of Slovakia (1999–2004), born in Bobrov[9]
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.
- ↑ Jesenský, Mikuláš (2008-05-26). "Zomrela Irena Schusterová". SME. Archived from the original on 2017-09-23. Retrieved 2018-08-26.