Hruštín
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  Hruštín Location of Hruštín in the Žilina Region  Hruštín Location of Hruštín in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°19′N 19°21′E / 49.32°N 19.35°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Námestovo District |
| First mentioned | 1580 |
| Area | |
• Total | 36.48 km2 (14.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 704 m (2,310 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 3,162 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 295 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 43[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NO |
| Website | www |
Hruštín (Hungarian: Hrustin) 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 1580.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 704 metres (2,310 ft)[2] and covers an area of 36.48 km2 (14.09 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 3075 | 3212 | 3175 | 3162 |
| Difference | +4.45% | −1.15% | −0.40% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 3184 | 3162 |
| Difference | −0.69% |
It has a population of 3162 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 3154 | 99.27% |
| Total | 3177 |
In year 2021 was 3177 people by ethnicity 3154 as Slovak, 23 as Not found out, 14 as Czech, 4 as Polish, 4 as Other, 2 as Russian, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Serbian and 1 as Romani.
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 | 2954 | 92.98% |
| None | 160 | 5.04% |
| Total | 3177 |
In year 2021 was 3177 people by religion 2954 from Roman Catholic Church, 160 from None, 18 from Not found out, 12 from Greek Catholic Church, 12 from Evangelical Church, 9 from Ad hoc movements, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Buddhism, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Other, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality and 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia.
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): 1788-1922 (parish A)
Notable people
- Zuzana Remeňová (born 2000) - biathlete; grew up in Hruštín
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.