Motešice
Municipality in Trenčín Region, Slovakia
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Motešice (Hungarian: Motesic) is a village and municipality in Trenčín District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 48.83°N 18.19°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trenčín Region |
| District | Trenčín District |
| First mentioned | 1308 |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.39 km2 (6.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 291 m (955 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 781 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 913 26[2] |
| Area code | +421 32[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | TN |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1208.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 291 metres (955 ft)[2] and covers an area of 17.39 km2 (6.71 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
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| Count | 800 | 809 | 801 | 781 |
| Difference | +1.12% | −0.98% | −2.49% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 779 | 781 |
| Difference | +0.25% |
It has a population of 781 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 782 people by ethnicity 770 as Slovak, 9 as Czech, 7 as Other, 6 as Not found out, 3 as German, 2 as Serbian, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Russian, 1 as Austrian, 1 as Polish, 1 as Canadian, 1 as English and 1 as Albanian.
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 | 619 | 79.16% |
| None | 134 | 17.14% |
| Evangelical Church | 14 | 1.79% |
| Total | 782 |
In year 2021 was 782 people by religion 619 from Roman Catholic Church, 134 from None, 14 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Not found out, 3 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Buddhism, 1 from Apostolic Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
