Borcová
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  Borcová Location of Borcová in the Žilina Region  Borcová Location of Borcová in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°56′N 18°51′E / 48.93°N 18.85°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Turčianske Teplice District |
| First mentioned | 1302 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mgr. Marcela Pavlaskova |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.09 km2 (0.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 449 m (1,473 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 146 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 384 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 43[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RK |
Borcová (Hungarian: Borcfalu) is a village and municipality in Turčianske Teplice District in the Žilina Region of northern central Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1302. 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 449 metres (1,473 ft)[2] and covers an area of 2.09 km2 (0.81 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 109 | 121 | 150 | 146 |
| Difference | +11.00% | +23.96% | −2.66% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 153 | 146 |
| Difference | −4.57% |
It has a population of 146 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 146 | 100% |
| Other | 3 | 2.05% |
| Total | 146 |
In year 2021 was 146 people by ethnicity 146 as Slovak and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 67 | 45.89% |
| Evangelical Church | 40 | 27.4% |
| None | 27 | 18.49% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 7 | 4.79% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 3 | 2.05% |
| Total | 146 |
In year 2021 was 146 people by religion 67 from Roman Catholic Church, 40 from Evangelical Church, 27 from None, 7 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from United Methodist 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): 1690-1950 (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.