Otrhánky
Municipality in Trenčín Region, Slovakia
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Otrhánky (Hungarian: Eszterce) is a village and municipality in Bánovce nad Bebravou District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 48.70°N 18.22°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trenčín Region |
| District | Bánovce nad Bebravou District |
| First mentioned | 1598 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.64 km2 (1.79 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 232 m (761 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 405 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 956 55[2] |
| Area code | +421 38[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BN |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1598.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 232 metres (761 ft)[2] and covers an area of 4.64 km2 (1.79 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 455 | 435 | 413 | 405 |
| Difference | −4.39% | −5.05% | −1.93% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 394 | 405 |
| Difference | +2.79% |
It has a population of 405 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 394 people by ethnicity 388 as Slovak, 10 as Not found out, 2 as Other and 1 as Russian.
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 | 351 | 89.09% |
| None | 36 | 9.14% |
| Total | 394 |
In year 2021 was 394 people by religion 351 from Roman Catholic Church, 36 from None, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Not found out, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Other, 1 from Greek Catholic Church and 1 from Evangelical Church.
Famous people
- Ján Chrenko (*1908 – † 1982), SDB, Roman Catholic priest end religious prisoner (sentenced to 14 years in prison).[9]
