Vavrečka
Vavrečka | |
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  Vavrečka Location of Vavrečka in the Žilina Region  Vavrečka Location of Vavrečka in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°23′N 19°28′E / 49.38°N 19.47°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Námestovo District |
| First mentioned | 1600 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Karol Pjentek (Ind.) |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.01 km2 (3.48 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 656 m (2,152 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,713 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 0290 1 [4] |
| Area code | +421 43[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NO |
| Website | www |
Vavrečka (Hungarian: Vavrecska) 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 1600.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 656 metres (2,152 ft)[2] and covers an area of 9.01 km2 (3.48 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1077 | 1335 | 1438 | 1713 |
| Difference | +23.95% | +7.71% | +19.12% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1707 | 1713 |
| Difference | +0.35% |
It has a population of 1713 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1584 | 97.77% |
| Not found out | 32 | 1.97% |
| Total | 1620 |
In year 2021 was 1620 people by ethnicity 1584 as Slovak, 32 as Not found out, 8 as Czech, 5 as Polish, 2 as Ukrainian, 2 as Other, 1 as Russian, 1 as Austrian 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 | 1466 | 90.49% |
| None | 96 | 5.93% |
| Not found out | 32 | 1.98% |
| Total | 1620 |
In year 2021 was 1620 people by religion 1466 from Roman Catholic Church, 96 from None, 32 from Not found out, 10 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Other, 3 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Old Catholic Church and 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality.
Notable people
Ján Herkeľ (baptised 22 January 1786 – 1853), attorney and creator of Universalis Lingua Slavica, an early auxiliary language for Slavs, was born in Vavrečka.[10]
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 "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.
- ↑ "vavrecka.sk, contact/".
- 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.
- ↑ Vavrečka, Obec. "Obec Vavrečka". www.vavrecka.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 2026-04-09.