Kľačno
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  Kľačno Location of Kľačno in the Trenčín Region  Kľačno Location of Kľačno in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°55′N 18°40′E / 48.91°N 18.66°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trenčín Region |
| District | Prievidza District |
| First mentioned | 1413 |
| Area | |
• Total | 48.69 km2 (18.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,074 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 972 15[2] |
| Area code | +421 46[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PD |
| Website | www |
Kľačno (German: Gaidel; Hungarian: Nyitrafő) is a village and municipality in Prievidza District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1413.
The village once belonged to the German language island of Hauerland but the majority of the German population was expelled at the end of World War II.[4]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 400 metres (1,300 ft)[2] and covers an area of 48.69 km2 (18.80 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1088 | 1100 | 1112 | 1074 |
| Difference | +1.10% | +1.09% | −3.41% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1076 | 1074 |
| Difference | −0.18% |
It has a population of 1074 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1007 | 94.2% |
| German | 42 | 3.92% |
| Not found out | 35 | 3.27% |
| Total | 1069 |
In year 2021 was 1069 people by ethnicity 1007 as Slovak, 42 as German, 35 as Not found out, 7 as Czech, 4 as Ukrainian, 4 as Romani, 3 as Austrian, 2 as Greek, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Russian, 1 as Polish, 1 as Hungarian, 1 as English and 1 as Albanian.
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 | 614 | 57.44% |
| None | 358 | 33.49% |
| Not found out | 31 | 2.9% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 18 | 1.68% |
| Evangelical Church | 18 | 1.68% |
| Other and not ascertained christian church | 12 | 1.12% |
| Total | 1069 |
In year 2021 was 1069 people by religion 614 from Roman Catholic Church, 358 from None, 31 from Not found out, 18 from Greek Catholic Church, 18 from Evangelical Church, 12 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 6 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 4 from Other, 3 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1 from Islam, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1785-1911 (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.
- ↑ William Richter, Deutsche Sprachinseln in der Slowakei mit Fokus auf das Hauerland – Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und Zukunft, in: Linguistische Treffen in Wrocław, Vol. 20 (2021), p.265-266
- 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.
External links
Media related to Kľačno at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Klacno