Košťany nad Turcom
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  Košťany nad Turcom Location of Košťany nad Turcom in the Žilina Region  Košťany nad Turcom Location of Košťany nad Turcom in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°02′N 18°54′E / 49.03°N 18.90°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Martin District |
| First mentioned | 1323 |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.43 km2 (2.48 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 415 m (1,362 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,492 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 384 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 43[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MT |
| Website | www |
Košťany nad Turcom (Hungarian: Kostyán) is a village and municipality in Martin District, in Turiec territory, and in Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records of the village, a dwelling 'villa Coschan' was first mentioned in year 1323. 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.
Main occupation of locals has been focused on agriculture and seasonal food-harvests that were produced for various landlords who resided in Košťany nad Turcom ever since.
Abandoning feudal servitude Feudalism in 1848 and declaring basic freedom rights led residents to develop more commercial activities such crafts and trade. In the 20th century, especially during communist regime Joint agriculture and farming Collective farming remained major daily bread for locals.
Early years of new millennium have seen legislative support towards larger businesses, which led to few industrial factories growth in Košťany nad Turcom. In fact, most residents commute to Martin Martin, Slovakia, major workhub in Turiec.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 415 metres (1,362 ft)[2] and covers an area of 6.43 km2 (2.48 sq mi) (2025).[1] It lies on Turiec river, Košťany nad Turcom as the whole Turiec basin (Turčianska kotlina) are surrounded by mountain range Greater Fatra (Veľká Fatra) on east-north and by mountain range Lesser Fatra (Malá Fatra) on west.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
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| Count | 1092 | 1096 | 1306 | 1492 |
| Difference | +0.36% | +19.16% | +14.24% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1473 | 1492 |
| Difference | +1.28% |
It has a population of 1492 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1267 | 94.83% |
| Not found out | 58 | 4.34% |
| Total | 1336 |
In year 2021 was 1336 people by ethnicity 1267 as Slovak, 58 as Not found out, 12 as Czech, 3 as Romani, 3 as Hungarian, 2 as Ukrainian, 2 as Rusyn, 2 as Polish, 2 as Other, 1 as Romanian, 1 as German, 1 as Moravian and 1 as English.
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 | 542 | 40.57% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 411 | 30.76% |
| Evangelical Church | 298 | 22.31% |
| Not found out | 55 | 4.12% |
| Total | 1336 |
In year 2021 was 1336 people by religion 542 from None, 411 from Roman Catholic Church, 298 from Evangelical Church, 55 from Not found out, 9 from Greek Catholic Church, 7 from Ad hoc movements, 5 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Calvinist Church and 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality.
Sights
The main landmark of Košťany nad Turcom is the Košťany nad Turcom Castle. The Rococo-Neoclassical building dates from the second half of the 18th century. Today it houses a restaurant.[9]
Gallery
The stream Beliansky potok, peaks of Veľká Fatra mountain range in behind
Košťany nad Turcom
River Turiec flowing through Košťany nad Turcom
Street view
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): 1773-1941 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1928 (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.
- ↑ "Kaštieľ Košťany nad Turcom". Pamiatky na Slovensku (in Slovak). Retrieved 2026-04-29.
External links
- slovak web about hiking around Turiec: http://hiking.sk/hk/li/-mala_fatra.html
- Surnames of living people in Kostany nad Turcom