Dolný Kalník
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| Coordinates: 49°02′N 18°57′E / 49.03°N 18.95°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Martin District |
| First mentioned | 1355 |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.29 km2 (0.50 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 365 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 380 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 43[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MT |
| Website | www |
Dolný Kalník (Hungarian: Alsókálnok) 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 1355. 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 433 metres (1,421 ft)[2] and covers an area of 1.29 km2 (0.50 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 46 | 43 | 206 | 365 |
| Difference | −6.52% | +379.06% | +77.18% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 367 | 365 |
| Difference | −0.54% |
It has a population of 365 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 296 | 98.33% |
| Total | 301 |
In year 2021 was 301 people by ethnicity 296 as Slovak, 3 as Czech, 2 as Not found out, 1 as German 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 |
|---|---|---|
| None | 133 | 44.19% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 95 | 31.56% |
| Evangelical Church | 62 | 20.6% |
| Other | 4 | 1.33% |
| Total | 301 |
In year 2021 was 301 people by religion 133 from None, 95 from Roman Catholic Church, 62 from Evangelical Church, 4 from Other, 2 from Not found out, 2 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 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"
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1896 (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.