Ivachnová
Village and municipality in Slovakia
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Ivachnová (Hungarian: Ivachnófalu) is a village and a municipality in Ružomberok District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.10°N 19.42°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Ružomberok District |
| First mentioned | 1469 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.89 km2 (2.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 503 m (1,650 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 772 |
| 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 1469.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 503 metres (1,650 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.89 km2 (2.27 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 473 | 505 | 595 | 772 |
| Difference | +6.76% | +17.82% | +29.74% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 760 | 772 |
| Difference | +1.57% |
It has a population of 772 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 680 people by ethnicity 662 as Slovak, 15 as Not found out, 9 as Czech, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Vietnamese, 1 as Moravian and 1 as Other.
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 | 519 | 76.32% |
| None | 103 | 15.15% |
| Not found out | 18 | 2.65% |
| Evangelical Church | 15 | 2.21% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 8 | 1.18% |
| Total | 680 |
In year 2021 was 680 people by religion 519 from Roman Catholic Church, 103 from None, 18 from Not found out, 15 from Evangelical Church, 8 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 6 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from United Methodist Church, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Other, 1 from Hinduism and 1 from Buddhism.
Genealogical records
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia".
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1687-1901 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1895 (parish B)
