Povina
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  Povina Location of Povina in the Žilina Region  Povina Location of Povina in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°19′N 18°49′E / 49.32°N 18.82°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Kysucké Nové Mesto District |
| First mentioned | 1438 |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.12 km2 (7.38 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 367 m (1,204 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,130 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 233 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 41[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KM |
| Website | obec-povina |
Povina (Hungarian: Gerebes) is a village and municipality in Kysucké Nové Mesto District in the Zilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1438.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 367 metres (1,204 ft)[2] and covers an area of 19.12 km2 (7.38 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1113 | 1128 | 1141 | 1130 |
| Difference | +1.34% | +1.15% | −0.96% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1149 | 1130 |
| Difference | −1.65% |
It has a population of 1130 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1100 | 96.66% |
| Not found out | 32 | 2.81% |
| Total | 1138 |
In year 2021 was 1138 people by ethnicity 1100 as Slovak, 32 as Not found out, 8 as Czech, 3 as Russian, 2 as Italian, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Austrian, 1 as German and 1 as Other.
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 | 949 | 83.39% |
| None | 115 | 10.11% |
| Not found out | 47 | 4.13% |
| Total | 1138 |
In year 2021 was 1138 people by religion 949 from Roman Catholic Church, 115 from None, 47 from Not found out, 7 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 7 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Other, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Church of the Brethren, 1 from Apostolic Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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.