Kalameny
Kalameny | |
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  Kalameny Location of Kalameny in the Žilina Region  Kalameny Location of Kalameny in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°08′N 19°25′E / 49.13°N 19.42°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Ružomberok District |
| First mentioned | 1375 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.70 km2 (3.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 565 m (1,854 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 413 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 348 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 44[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RK |
| Website | www |
Kalameny (Hungarian: Kelemenfalu) is a village and municipality in Ružomberok District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1264.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 565 metres (1,854 ft)[2] and covers an area of 8.70 km2 (3.36 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
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| Count | 452 | 464 | 474 | 413 |
| Difference | +2.65% | +2.15% | −12.86% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 421 | 413 |
| Difference | −1.90% |
It has a population of 413 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
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| Slovak | 444 | 98.66% |
| Not found out | 5 | 1.11% |
| Total | 450 |
In year 2021 was 450 people by ethnicity 444 as Slovak, 5 as Not found out, 4 as German, 2 as Czech, 2 as Moravian, 2 as Hungarian, 2 as Other, 1 as Romani 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 |
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| Roman Catholic Church | 383 | 85.11% |
| None | 49 | 10.89% |
| Evangelical Church | 9 | 2% |
| Total | 450 |
In year 2021 was 450 people by religion 383 from Roman Catholic Church, 49 from None, 9 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Not found out, 2 from Other, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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): 1750-1921 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1895 (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
[edit]Municipalities of Ružomberok District | ||
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