Dolná Tižina
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  Dolná Tižina Location of Dolná Tižina in the Žilina Region  Dolná Tižina Location of Dolná Tižina in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°13′N 18°55′E / 49.22°N 18.92°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Žilina District |
| First mentioned | 1439 |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.11 km2 (5.06 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 442 m (1,450 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,530 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 130 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 41[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZA |
| Website | www |
Dolná Tižina (Hungarian: Alsótizsény) 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 1439.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 442 metres (1,450 ft)[2] and covers an area of 13.11 km2 (5.06 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1203 | 1232 | 1343 | 1530 |
| Difference | +2.41% | +9.00% | +13.92% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1510 | 1530 |
| Difference | +1.32% |
It has a population of 1530 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1445 | 99.24% |
| Total | 1456 |
In year 2021 was 1456 people by ethnicity 1445 as Slovak, 13 as Not found out, 6 as Other, 4 as Czech, 2 as Rusyn, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Russian, 1 as Polish and 1 as German.
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 | 1302 | 89.42% |
| None | 119 | 8.17% |
| Total | 1456 |
In year 2021 was 1456 people by religion 1302 from Roman Catholic Church, 119 from None, 8 from Not found out, 5 from Other, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 5 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Old Catholic Church, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Islam and 1 from Buddhism.
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): 1686-1896 (parish A)
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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