Habovka
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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.
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
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
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1207 | 1351 | 1373 | 1357 |
| Difference | +11.93% | +1.62% | −1.16% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1361 | 1357 |
| Difference | −0.29% |
It has a population of 1357 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
| 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 between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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)
