Habovka
Habovka | |
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  Habovka Location of Habovka in the Žilina Region  Habovka Location of Habovka in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°17′N 19°37′E / 49.28°N 19.62°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Tvrdošín District |
| First mentioned | 1593 |
| Area | |
• Total | 29.15 km2 (11.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 736 m (2,415 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,357 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 273 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 43[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | TS |
| Website | www |
Habovka is a village and municipality in Tvrdošín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1593. The first settlers came from the Polish village of Chabówka, which lent the settlement its name.[4]
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 736 metres (2,415 ft)[2] and covers an area of 29.15 km2 (11.25 sq mi) (2025).[5]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
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| Count | 1207 | 1351 | 1373 | 1357 |
| Difference | +11.93% | +1.62% | −1.16% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 1361 | 1357 |
| Difference | −0.29% |
It has a population of 1357 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1360 | 98.98% |
| Total | 1374 |
In year 2021 was 1374 people by ethnicity 1360 as Slovak, 10 as Not found out, 8 as Czech, 5 as Polish, 5 as Other and 2 as Russian.
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 | 1279 | 93.09% |
| None | 60 | 4.37% |
| Total | 1374 |
In year 2021 was 1374 people by religion 1279 from Roman Catholic Church, 60 from None, 9 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 8 from Not found out, 4 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 3 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 3 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from United Methodist Church.
Genealogical resources
[edit]The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787-1897 (parish A)
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.
- ↑ "Chabówka". Portal Tatrzański. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ↑ "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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