Chocholná-Velčice
Chocholná-Velčice | |
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  Chocholná-Velčice Location of Chocholná-Velčice in the Trenčín Region  Chocholná-Velčice Location of Chocholná-Velčice in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°52′N 17°56′E / 48.87°N 17.94°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trenčín Region |
| District | Trenčín District |
| First mentioned | 1345 |
| Area | |
• Total | 27.89 km2 (10.77 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 371 m (1,217 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,648 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 913 04[2] |
| Area code | +421 32[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | TN |
| Website | www |
Chocholná-Velčice (Hungarian: Tarajosvelcsőc) is a village and municipality in Trenčín District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1345.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 371 metres (1,217 ft)[2] and covers an area of 27.89 km2 (10.77 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1597 | 1707 | 1687 | 1648 |
| Difference | +6.88% | −1.17% | −2.31% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1666 | 1648 |
| Difference | −1.08% |
It has a population of 1648 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1630 | 96.16% |
| Not found out | 56 | 3.3% |
| Czech | 29 | 1.71% |
| Total | 1695 |
In year 2021 was 1695 people by ethnicity 1630 as Slovak, 56 as Not found out, 29 as Czech, 3 as Russian, 2 as Hungarian, 2 as Other, 1 as Vietnamese, 1 as Moravian, 1 as Canadian and 1 as Croatian.
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 | 888 | 52.39% |
| Evangelical Church | 396 | 23.36% |
| None | 325 | 19.17% |
| Not found out | 61 | 3.6% |
| Total | 1695 |
In year 2021 was 1695 people by religion 888 from Roman Catholic Church, 396 from Evangelical Church, 325 from None, 61 from Not found out, 7 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 3 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 3 from United Methodist Church, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 2 from Other, 1 from Hinduism and 1 from Buddhism.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bratislava, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1714-1896 (parish B)
See also
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.