Tužina
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| Coordinates: 48°54′N 18°37′E / 48.90°N 18.62°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trenčín Region |
| District | Prievidza District |
| First mentioned | 1393 |
| Area | |
• Total | 48.20 km2 (18.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 373 m (1,224 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,218 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 972 14[2] |
| Area code | +421 46[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PD |
| Website | www |
Tužina (German: Schmiedshau, Hungarian: Kovácspalota) is a village and municipality in Prievidza District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1393.
The village once belonged to the German language island of Hauerland but the majority of the German population was expelled at the end of World War II.[4]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 373 metres (1,224 ft)[2] and covers an area of 48.20 km2 (18.61 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1183 | 1228 | 1186 | 1218 |
| Difference | +3.80% | −3.42% | +2.69% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1214 | 1218 |
| Difference | +0.32% |
It has a population of 1218 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1170 | 96.85% |
| German | 44 | 3.64% |
| Not found out | 19 | 1.57% |
| Total | 1208 |
In year 2021 was 1208 people by ethnicity 1170 as Slovak, 44 as German, 19 as Not found out, 10 as Czech, 3 as Hungarian, 2 as Russian, 1 as Romani, 1 as Romanian, 1 as Austrian, 1 as Polish and 1 as Canadian.
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 | 662 | 54.8% |
| None | 455 | 37.67% |
| Not found out | 17 | 1.41% |
| Evangelical Church | 17 | 1.41% |
| Total | 1208 |
In year 2021 was 1208 people by religion 662 from Roman Catholic Church, 455 from None, 17 from Not found out, 17 from Evangelical Church, 11 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 10 from Greek Catholic Church, 9 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 6 from Other, 6 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 6 from Ad hoc movements, 4 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Bahá'i Community.
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.
- ↑ William Richter, Deutsche Sprachinseln in der Slowakei mit Fokus auf das Hauerland – Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und Zukunft, in: Linguistische Treffen in Wrocław, Vol. 20 (2021), p.265-266
- 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.
External links
Media related to Tužina at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
