Snežnica
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  Snežnica Location of Snežnica in the Žilina Region  Snežnica Location of Snežnica in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°16′N 18°47′E / 49.27°N 18.78°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Kysucké Nové Mesto District |
| First mentioned | 1426 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.51 km2 (2.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 398 m (1,306 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,137 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 233 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 41[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KM |
| Website | www |
Snežnica (Hungarian: Havas) is a village and municipality in Kysucké Nové Mesto District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1426.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 398 metres (1,306 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.51 km2 (2.13 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 880 | 997 | 980 | 1137 |
| Difference | +13.29% | −1.70% | +16.02% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1129 | 1137 |
| Difference | +0.70% |
It has a population of 1137 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1058 | 97.51% |
| Not found out | 20 | 1.84% |
| Czech | 11 | 1.01% |
| Total | 1085 |
In year 2021 was 1085 people by ethnicity 1058 as Slovak, 20 as Not found out, 11 as Czech, 5 as Other, 2 as Russian, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as Hungarian.
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 | 906 | 83.5% |
| None | 126 | 11.61% |
| Not found out | 21 | 1.94% |
| Total | 1085 |
In year 2021 was 1085 people by religion 906 from Roman Catholic Church, 126 from None, 21 from Not found out, 8 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 7 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 3 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 3 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Islam, 2 from Other, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church 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.
