Likavka
Municipality in Žilina Region, Slovakia
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Likavka is a village and municipality in Ružomberok District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.10°N 19.32°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Ružomberok District |
| First mentioned | 1315 |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.26 km2 (7.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 494 m (1,621 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,826 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 349 5[2] |
| Area code | +421 44[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RK |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1315.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 494 metres (1,621 ft)[2] and covers an area of 18.26 km2 (7.05 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 2985 | 3045 | 3057 | 2826 |
| Difference | +2.01% | +0.39% | −7.55% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 2846 | 2826 |
| Difference | −0.70% |
It has a population of 2826 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 2987 people by ethnicity 2863 as Slovak, 118 as Not found out, 15 as Czech, 4 as Polish, 3 as Rusyn, 3 as Other, 2 as Russian, 2 as English, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Romanian, 1 as German and 1 as Hungarian.
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 | 2311 | 77.37% |
| None | 389 | 13.02% |
| Not found out | 118 | 3.95% |
| Evangelical Church | 112 | 3.75% |
| Total | 2987 |
In year 2021 was 2987 people by religion 2311 from Roman Catholic Church, 389 from None, 118 from Not found out, 112 from Evangelical Church, 11 from Baptists Church, 10 from Greek Catholic Church, 9 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 9 from Ad hoc movements, 5 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Other, 3 from Buddhism, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality.
Gallery
Likava Castle
