Makov, Čadca District
Makov | |
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| Coordinates: 49°22′00″N 18°29′00″E / 49.36667°N 18.48333°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Čadca District |
| First mentioned | 1720 |
| Area | |
• Total | 46.06 km2 (17.78 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 633 m (2,077 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,652 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 235 6[2] |
| Area code | +421 41[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | CA |
| Website | www |
Makov (Hungarian: Trencsénmakó) is a village and municipality in Čadca District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. It has about 1,700 inhabitants.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1720.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 633 metres (2,077 ft)[2] and covers an area of 46.06 km2 (17.78 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1978 | 1907 | 1763 | 1652 |
| Difference | −3.58% | −7.55% | −6.29% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1662 | 1652 |
| Difference | −0.60% |
It has a population of 1652 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1661 | 97.13% |
| Czech | 41 | 2.39% |
| Not found out | 23 | 1.34% |
| Total | 1710 |
In year 2021 was 1710 people by ethnicity 1661 as Slovak, 41 as Czech, 23 as Not found out, 3 as Ukrainian, 3 as Moravian, 2 as Italian, 2 as Russian, 2 as Polish, 2 as German, 2 as Hungarian, 2 as Other, 2 as French, 2 as Bulgarian, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Romanian, 1 as Canadian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 1426 | 83.39% |
| None | 216 | 12.63% |
| Not found out | 20 | 1.17% |
| Total | 1710 |
In year 2021 was 1710 people by religion 1426 from Roman Catholic Church, 216 from None, 20 from Not found out, 14 from Greek Catholic Church, 7 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 7 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 7 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Other 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.