Sihelné
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  Sihelné Location of Sihelné in the Žilina Region  Sihelné Location of Sihelné in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°30′N 19°26′E / 49.50°N 19.43°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Námestovo District |
| First mentioned | 1630 |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.40 km2 (5.56 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 731 m (2,398 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,154 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 294 6[2] |
| Area code | +421 43[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NO |
| Website | www |
Sihelné (Hungarian: Szihelne) 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 1630.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 731 metres (2,398 ft)[2] and covers an area of 14.40 km2 (5.56 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1833 | 2027 | 2122 | 2154 |
| Difference | +10.58% | +4.68% | +1.50% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2166 | 2154 |
| Difference | −0.55% |
It has a population of 2154 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 2111 | 96.74% |
| Not found out | 91 | 4.17% |
| Total | 2182 |
In year 2021 was 2182 people by ethnicity 2111 as Slovak, 91 as Not found out, 5 as Polish, 4 as Other, 2 as Czech, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Romani and 1 as Romanian.
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 | 2054 | 94.13% |
| Not found out | 63 | 2.89% |
| None | 48 | 2.2% |
| Total | 2182 |
In year 2021 was 2182 people by religion 2054 from Roman Catholic Church, 63 from Not found out, 48 from None, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Calvinist Church, 3 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Other, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Evangelical 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.