Hvozdnica
Municipality in Žilina Region, Slovakia
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Hvozdnica (Hungarian: Fűrészfalu) is a village and municipality in Bytča District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.22°N 18.48°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Bytča District |
| First mentioned | 1250 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.73 km2 (3.37 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 328 m (1,076 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,238 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 135 6[2] |
| Area code | +421 41[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BY |
| Website | hvozdnica |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1250.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 328 metres (1,076 ft)[2] and covers an area of 8.73 km2 (3.37 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1082 | 1144 | 1175 | 1238 |
| Difference | +5.73% | +2.70% | +5.36% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 1235 | 1238 |
| Difference | +0.24% |
It has a population of 1238 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 1199 people by ethnicity 1171 as Slovak, 28 as Not found out, 4 as Other, 2 as Czech, 2 as Russian and 1 as Austrian.
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 | 1097 | 91.49% |
| None | 58 | 4.84% |
| Not found out | 26 | 2.17% |
| Total | 1199 |
In year 2021 was 1199 people by religion 1097 from Roman Catholic Church, 58 from None, 26 from Not found out, 6 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 6 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Greek Catholic 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"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1683-1949 (parish B)
