Bobrovec
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  Bobrovec Location of Bobrovec in the Žilina Region  Bobrovec Location of Bobrovec in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°07′N 19°37′E / 49.12°N 19.62°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Liptovský Mikuláš District |
| First mentioned | 1231 |
| Area | |
• Total | 31.14 km2 (12.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 635 m (2,083 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,007 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 322 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 44[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | LM |
| Website | www |
Bobrovec (Hungarian: Nagybobróc) is a village and municipality in Liptovský Mikuláš District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1231. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Liptó 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 635 metres (2,083 ft)[2] and covers an area of 31.14 km2 (12.02 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1820 | 1783 | 1879 | 2007 |
| Difference | −2.03% | +5.38% | +6.81% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1984 | 2007 |
| Difference | +1.15% |
It has a population of 2007 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1933 | 97.42% |
| Not found out | 42 | 2.11% |
| Total | 1984 |
In year 2021 was 1984 people by ethnicity 1933 as Slovak, 42 as Not found out, 15 as Czech, 13 as Other, 5 as Ukrainian, 4 as Romani, 4 as Rusyn, 4 as Polish, 2 as Vietnamese, 1 as Silesian, 1 as Russian, 1 as Hungarian, 1 as Canadian, 1 as French, 1 as English and 1 as Albanian.
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 | 1337 | 67.39% |
| None | 438 | 22.08% |
| Evangelical Church | 113 | 5.7% |
| Not found out | 40 | 2.02% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 21 | 1.06% |
| Total | 1984 |
In year 2021 was 1984 people by religion 1337 from Roman Catholic Church, 438 from None, 113 from Evangelical Church, 40 from Not found out, 21 from Greek Catholic Church, 10 from Other, 6 from Ad hoc movements, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 4 from Buddhism, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Calvinist Church and 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia.
Notable people
[edit]The ski mountaineer Jozef Hlavco was born in Bobrovec.
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): 1732-1900 (parish A)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1844-1895 (parish B)
See also
[edit]External links
[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.
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