Hričovské Podhradie
Village and municipality in Slovakia
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Hričovské Podhradie (Hungarian: Ricsóváralja) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.22°N 18.62°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Žilina District |
| First mentioned | 1265 |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.04 km2 (0.79 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 323 m (1,060 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 344 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 134 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 41[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZA |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1265.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 323 metres (1,060 ft)[2] and covers an area of 2.04 km2 (0.79 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 344 | 375 | 359 | 344 |
| Difference | +9.01% | −4.26% | −4.17% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 343 | 344 |
| Difference | +0.29% |
It has a population of 344 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 354 people by ethnicity 348 as Slovak, 7 as Not found out, 4 as Czech, 2 as Moravian, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as Polish.
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 | 301 | 85.03% |
| None | 38 | 10.73% |
| Not found out | 5 | 1.41% |
| Total | 354 |
In year 2021 was 354 people by religion 301 from Roman Catholic Church, 38 from None, 5 from Not found out, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Other, 1 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Church of the Brethren and 1 from Baptists Church.
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): 1690-1952 (parish B)
