Martinček
Municipality in Ružomberok, Žilina, Slovakia
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Martinček (Hungarian: Szentmárton) is a village and municipality in Ružomberok District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.08°N 19.33°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Ružomberok District |
| First mentioned | 1250 |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.47 km2 (0.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 583 m (1,913 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 472 |
| 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 1250.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 583 metres (1,913 ft)[2] and covers an area of 2.47 km2 (0.95 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 380 | 394 | 428 | 472 |
| Difference | +3.68% | +8.62% | +10.28% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 466 | 472 |
| Difference | +1.28% |
It has a population of 472 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 452 people by ethnicity 441 as Slovak, 10 as Not found out, 4 as Czech, 4 as Other, 1 as Italian, 1 as Russian, 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 | 389 | 86.06% |
| None | 31 | 6.86% |
| Other | 13 | 2.88% |
| Not found out | 9 | 1.99% |
| Total | 452 |
In year 2021 was 452 people by religion 389 from Roman Catholic Church, 31 from None, 13 from Other, 9 from Not found out, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
