Podhradie, Martin District
Podhradie | |
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  Podhradie Location of Podhradie in the Žilina Region  Podhradie Location of Podhradie in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°05′00″N 19°03′20″E / 49.08333°N 19.05556°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Martin District |
| First mentioned | 1699 |
| Area | |
• Total | 16.39 km2 (6.33 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 464 m (1,522 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 672 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 385 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 43[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MT |
| Website | podhradie-martin |
Podhradie (Hungarian: Szucsányváralja) 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 1699. 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 464 metres (1,522 ft)[2] and covers an area of 16.39 km2 (6.33 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 711 | 689 | 676 | 672 |
| Difference | −3.09% | −1.88% | −0.59% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 679 | 672 |
| Difference | −1.03% |
It has a population of 672 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 670 | 98.24% |
| Not found out | 15 | 2.19% |
| Total | 682 |
In year 2021 was 682 people by ethnicity 670 as Slovak, 15 as Not found out, 3 as Russian, 3 as Other, 2 as Czech, 2 as Romanian, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Hungarian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church | 383 | 56.16% |
| None | 148 | 21.7% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 112 | 16.42% |
| Not found out | 15 | 2.2% |
| Total | 682 |
In year 2021 was 682 people by religion 383 from Evangelical Church, 148 from None, 112 from Roman Catholic Church, 15 from Not found out, 6 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 4 from Other, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church and 1 from Apostolic 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.