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  Valča Location of Valča in the Žilina Region  Valča Location of Valča in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°00′N 18°51′E / 49.00°N 18.85°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Martin District |
| First mentioned | 1252 |
| Area | |
• Total | 32.23 km2 (12.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 448 m (1,470 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,803 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 383 5[2] |
| Area code | +421 43[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MT |
| Website | www |
Valča (Hungarian: Valcsa) is a village and municipality in Martin District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1252. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Turóc County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 448 metres (1,470 ft)[2] and covers an area of 32.23 km2 (12.44 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1397 | 1500 | 1638 | 1803 |
| Difference | +7.37% | +9.2% | +10.07% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1802 | 1803 |
| Difference | +0.05% |
It has a population of 1803 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1694 | 96.25% |
| Not found out | 52 | 2.95% |
| Czech | 23 | 1.3% |
| Total | 1760 |
In year 2021 was 1760 people by ethnicity 1694 as Slovak, 52 as Not found out, 23 as Czech, 7 as Other, 6 as Russian, 4 as Polish, 3 as Rusyn, 3 as Hungarian, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Turkish, 1 as Silesian, 1 as Romani, 1 as Moravian, 1 as French, 1 as Bulgarian and 1 as English.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 1076 | 61.14% |
| None | 475 | 26.99% |
| Evangelical Church | 121 | 6.88% |
| Not found out | 51 | 2.9% |
| Total | 1760 |
In year 2021 was 1760 people by religion 1076 from Roman Catholic Church, 475 from None, 121 from Evangelical Church, 51 from Not found out, 12 from Greek Catholic Church, 11 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 5 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 3 from Buddhism, 1 from Other and 1 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church.
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.
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