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  Dunajov Location of Dunajov in the Žilina Region  Dunajov Location of Dunajov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°22′N 18°49′E / 49.37°N 18.82°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Čadca District |
| First mentioned | 1598 |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.05 km2 (2.34 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 378 m (1,240 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,113 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 230 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 41[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | CA |
| Website | www |
Dunajov (Hungarian: Dunajó) is a village and municipality in Čadca District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1598.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 378 metres (1,240 ft)[2] and covers an area of 6.05 km2 (2.34 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
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| Count | 916 | 907 | 1180 | 1113 |
| Difference | −0.98% | +30.09% | −5.67% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 1105 | 1113 |
| Difference | +0.72% |
It has a population of 1113 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
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| Slovak | 1099 | 96.74% |
| Not found out | 29 | 2.55% |
| Total | 1136 |
In year 2021 was 1136 people by ethnicity 1099 as Slovak, 29 as Not found out, 7 as Czech, 4 as Ukrainian, 3 as Other, 2 as Turkish, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Vietnamese, 1 as Silesian, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Polish, 1 as German, 1 as Moravian 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
[edit]| Religion | Number | Fraction |
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| Roman Catholic Church | 954 | 83.98% |
| None | 129 | 11.36% |
| Not found out | 23 | 2.02% |
| Total | 1136 |
In year 2021 was 1136 people by religion 954 from Roman Catholic Church, 129 from None, 23 from Not found out, 8 from Calvinist Church, 5 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Islam, 2 from Other, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Hinduism, 1 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Baptists Church.
Genealogical resources
[edit]The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1666-1903 (parish B)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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 "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
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