Vyšný Kubín
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  Vyšný Kubín Location of Vyšný Kubín in the Žilina Region  Vyšný Kubín Location of Vyšný Kubín in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°11′N 19°18′E / 49.18°N 19.30°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Dolný Kubín District |
| First mentioned | 1325 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.74 km2 (4.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 522 m (1,713 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 863 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 270 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 43[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | DK |
| Website | www |
Vyšný Kubín is a village and municipality in Dolný Kubín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 522 metres (1,713 ft)[2] and covers an area of 12.74 km2 (4.92 sq mi) (2025).[1]
History
Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Vyšný Kubín was part of Árva County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 507 | 563 | 719 | 863 |
| Difference | +11.04% | +27.70% | +20.02% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 853 | 863 |
| Difference | +1.17% |
It has a population of 863 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 766 | 96.23% |
| Not found out | 23 | 2.88% |
| Total | 796 |
In year 2021 was 796 people by ethnicity 766 as Slovak, 23 as Not found out, 4 as Polish, 2 as Czech, 2 as Rusyn, 2 as Other, 1 as Moravian and 1 as Canadian.
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 | 460 | 57.79% |
| Evangelical Church | 200 | 25.13% |
| None | 98 | 12.31% |
| Not found out | 22 | 2.76% |
| Total | 796 |
In year 2021 was 796 people by religion 460 from Roman Catholic Church, 200 from Evangelical Church, 98 from None, 22 from Not found out, 6 from Other, 3 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Hinduism and 1 from Buddhism.
Famous people
- Margita Figuli, writer born in Vyšný Kubín
- Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav, poet born in Vyšný Kubín
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.