Rabčice
Rabčice | |
|---|---|
 Baroque church in the village | |
 Flag | |
  Rabčice Location of Rabčice in the Žilina Region  Rabčice Location of Rabčice in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°30′N 19°32′E / 49.50°N 19.53°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Námestovo District |
| First mentioned | 1616 |
| Area | |
• Total | 22.18 km2 (8.56 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 718 m (2,356 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,121 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 294 5[2] |
| Area code | +421 43[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NO |
| Website | www |
Rabčice (Hungarian: Rabcsice) is a village and municipality in Námestovo District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1616.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 718 metres (2,356 ft)[2] and covers an area of 22.18 km2 (8.56 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1700 | 1910 | 2007 | 2121 |
| Difference | +12.35% | +5.07% | +5.68% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2101 | 2121 |
| Difference | +0.95% |
It has a population of 2121 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1984 | 98.02% |
| Not found out | 81 | 4% |
| Total | 2024 |
In year 2021 was 2024 people by ethnicity 1984 as Slovak, 81 as Not found out, 6 as Polish, 3 as Czech, 1 as Italian, 1 as Romani, 1 as Russian, 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 | 1901 | 93.92% |
| None | 76 | 3.75% |
| Not found out | 33 | 1.63% |
| Total | 2024 |
In year 2021 was 2024 people by religion 1901 from Roman Catholic Church, 76 from None, 33 from Not found out, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Bahá'i Community.
Notable people
- Milan Jagnešák, Slovak bobsledder
- Milo Urban, Slovak writer
References
- 1 2 "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika" (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.