Liešno
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  Liešno Location of Liešno in the Žilina Region  Liešno Location of Liešno in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°53′N 18°46′E / 48.88°N 18.77°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Turčianske Teplice District |
| First mentioned | 1322 |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.94 km2 (0.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 470 m (1,540 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 48 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 382 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 43[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RK |
| Website | www |
Liešno (Hungarian: Turócerdőd; until 1899 Liesznó, German: Liexen) is a village and municipality in Turčianske Teplice District in the Žilina Region of northern central Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1322. 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 470 metres (1,540 ft)[2] and covers an area of 1.94 km2 (0.75 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 67 | 54 | 57 | 48 |
| Difference | −19.40% | +5.55% | −15.78% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 52 | 48 |
| Difference | −7.69% |
It has a population of 48 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 56 | 100% |
| Russian | 2 | 3.57% |
| Total | 56 |
In year 2021 was 56 people by ethnicity 56 as Slovak and 2 as Russian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church | 27 | 48.21% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 17 | 30.36% |
| None | 9 | 16.07% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 1 | 1.79% |
| Other | 1 | 1.79% |
| United Methodist Church | 1 | 1.79% |
| Total | 56 |
In year 2021 was 56 people by religion 27 from Evangelical Church, 17 from Roman Catholic Church, 9 from None, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Other and 1 from United Methodist Church.
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.