Demänovská Dolina
Demänovská Dolina | |
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 The forested Demänovská valley gives its name to the whole municipality | |
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  Demänovská Dolina Location of Demänovská Dolina in the Žilina Region  Demänovská Dolina Location of Demänovská Dolina in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°58′N 19°35′E / 48.97°N 19.58°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Liptovský Mikuláš District |
| First mentioned | 1964 |
| Area | |
• Total | 47.84 km2 (18.47 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,109 m (3,638 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 379 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 325 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 44[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | LM |
| Website | www |
Demänovská Dolina (Hungarian: Deménvölgy) is a village and municipality in Liptovský Mikuláš District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. More precisely, it is situated in Demänovská valley, where Demänovská Cave of Liberty and Demänovská Ice Cave can be found.
History
[edit]The municipality was founded in 1964. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, its territory 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 1,109 metres (3,638 ft)[2] and covers an area of 47.84 km2 (18.47 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 193 | 212 | 301 | 379 |
| Difference | +9.84% | +41.98% | +25.91% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 369 | 379 |
| Difference | +2.71% |
It has a population of 379 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
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| Slovak | 285 | 89.9% |
| Not found out | 29 | 9.14% |
| Total | 317 |
In year 2021 was 317 people by ethnicity 285 as Slovak, 29 as Not found out, 2 as Czech, 2 as Rusyn, 1 as Russian and 1 as German.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| None | 135 | 42.59% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 103 | 32.49% |
| Not found out | 29 | 9.15% |
| Evangelical Church | 27 | 8.52% |
| Ad hoc movements | 12 | 3.79% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 6 | 1.89% |
| Total | 317 |
In year 2021 was 317 people by religion 135 from None, 103 from Roman Catholic Church, 29 from Not found out, 27 from Evangelical Church, 12 from Ad hoc movements, 6 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Buddhism, 1 from Jewish community and 1 from Eastern Orthodox 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.
External links
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