Dolná Breznica
Municipality in Trenčín Region, Slovakia
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Dolná Breznica (Hungarian: Alsónyíresd) is a village and municipality in Púchov District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.08°N 18.27°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trenčín Region |
| District | Púchov District |
| First mentioned | 1388 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.36 km2 (3.23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 296 m (971 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,083 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 206 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 42[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PU |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1388.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 296 metres (971 ft)[2] and covers an area of 8.36 km2 (3.23 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 787 | 802 | 934 | 1083 |
| Difference | +1.90% | +16.45% | +15.95% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1073 | 1083 |
| Difference | +0.93% |
It has a population of 1083 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 1004 people by ethnicity 998 as Slovak, 8 as Not found out, 3 as Czech, 3 as Polish, 2 as Other 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
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 879 | 87.55% |
| None | 79 | 7.87% |
| Evangelical Church | 18 | 1.79% |
| Not found out | 16 | 1.59% |
| Total | 1004 |
In year 2021 was 1004 people by religion 879 from Roman Catholic Church, 79 from None, 18 from Evangelical Church, 16 from Not found out, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Other, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Greek Catholic Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788-1895 (parish B)
