Ležiachov
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  Ležiachov Location of Ležiachov in the Žilina Region  Ležiachov Location of Ležiachov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°59′N 18°52′E / 48.98°N 18.86°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Martin District |
| First mentioned | 1252 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.23 km2 (1.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 439 m (1,440 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 163 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 384 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 43[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MT |
| Website | www |
Ležiachov (Hungarian: Lézsa) 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 1252. 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 439 metres (1,440 ft)[2] and covers an area of 4.23 km2 (1.63 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 132 | 141 | 160 | 163 |
| Difference | +6.81% | +13.47% | +1.87% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 164 | 163 |
| Difference | −0.60% |
It has a population of 163 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 154 | 99.35% |
| Czech | 3 | 1.93% |
| Total | 155 |
In year 2021 was 155 people by ethnicity 154 as Slovak, 3 as Czech and 1 as Not found out.
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 | 83 | 53.55% |
| None | 51 | 32.9% |
| Evangelical Church | 11 | 7.1% |
| Ad hoc movements | 5 | 3.23% |
| Paganism and natural spirituality | 3 | 1.94% |
| Total | 155 |
In year 2021 was 155 people by religion 83 from Roman Catholic Church, 51 from None, 11 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 3 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Buddhism.
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.