Bešeňová
Municipality in Žilina Region, Slovakia
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Bešeňová (Hungarian: Besenyőfalu) is a village and municipality in Ružomberok District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia. It is famous for a hot spring water park attracting thousands of visitors all year round.
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| Coordinates: 49.10°N 19.45°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Ružomberok District |
| First mentioned | 1503 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.29 km2 (1.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 514 m (1,686 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 766 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 348 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 44[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RK |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1503.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 514 metres (1,686 ft)[2] and covers an area of 4.29 km2 (1.66 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 403 | 376 | 646 | 766 |
| Difference | −6.69% | +71.80% | +18.57% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 772 | 766 |
| Difference | −0.77% |
It has a population of 766 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 657 people by ethnicity 605 as Slovak, 48 as Not found out, 3 as Czech, 3 as Ukrainian, 3 as Hungarian, 2 as Polish, 2 as Other, 1 as Vietnamese and 1 as Canadian.
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
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 441 | 67.12% |
| None | 104 | 15.83% |
| Not found out | 57 | 8.68% |
| Evangelical Church | 33 | 5.02% |
| Ad hoc movements | 7 | 1.07% |
| Total | 657 |
In year 2021 was 657 people by religion 441 from Roman Catholic Church, 104 from None, 57 from Not found out, 33 from Evangelical Church, 7 from Ad hoc movements, 6 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church.
