Ružomberok District
District in Žilina Region, Slovakia
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Ružomberok District (okres Ružomberok) is a district in the Žilina Region of central Slovakia. Until 1918, the district was part of the county of Kingdom of Hungary of Liptov.
Ružomberok District | |
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| Country | |
| Region (kraj) | |
| Cultural region | Liptov |
| Seat | Ružomberok |
| Area | |
• Total | 646.79 km2 (249.73 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 56,022 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Telephone prefix | 044 |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RK |
| Municipalities | 25 |
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 59,558 | 59,067 | 57,146 | 56,022 |
| Difference | −0.82% | −3.25% | −1.96% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 56,278 | 56,022 |
| Difference | −0.45% |
It has a population of 56,022 people (31 December 2025).[4]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 58,388 people by ethnicity 54,624 as Slovak, 2413 as Not found out, 356 as Czech, 237 as Romani, 178 as Other, 104 as Hungarian, 85 as Russian, 66 as Ukrainian, 52 as Rusyn, 49 as Polish, 42 as German, 29 as Vietnamese, 17 as English, 16 as Irish, 15 as Italian, 15 as Serbian, 15 as Moravian, 13 as French, 12 as Jewish, 11 as Chinese, 9 as Austrian, 6 as Canadian, 5 as Silesian, 4 as Romanian, 4 as Croatian, 4 as Bulgarian, 3 as Turkish, 2 as Iranian and 2 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 | 41,659 | 72.59% |
| None | 9644 | 16.8% |
| Not found out | 2622 | 4.57% |
| Evangelical Church | 1994 | 3.47% |
| Total | 57,392 |
In year 2021 was 57,392 people by religion 41,659 from Roman Catholic Church, 9644 from None, 2622 from Not found out, 1994 from Evangelical Church, 368 from Greek Catholic Church, 221 from Ad hoc movements, 166 from Other, 128 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 93 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 93 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 73 from Baptists Church, 70 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 52 from Buddhism, 37 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 32 from Calvinist Church, 28 from Islam, 25 from United Methodist Church, 21 from Old Catholic Church, 21 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 15 from Jewish community, 11 from Apostolic Church, 7 from Hinduism, 5 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church, 4 from Church of the Brethren, 2 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and 1 from New Apostolic Church.
Municipalities
| Municipality | Area [km2][8] | Population[9] |
|---|---|---|
| Bešeňová | 4.29 | 766 |
| Hubová | 16.69 | 1,089 |
| Ivachnová | 5.89 | 772 |
| Kalameny | 8.70 | 413 |
| Komjatná | 14.54 | 1,563 |
| Likavka | 18.26 | 2,826 |
| Liptovská Lúžna | 54.66 | 2,677 |
| Liptovská Osada | 50.19 | 1,563 |
| Liptovská Štiavnica | 32.35 | 1,461 |
| Liptovská Teplá | 9.43 | 1,020 |
| Liptovské Revúce | 76.91 | 1,424 |
| Liptovské Sliače | 19.59 | 3,817 |
| Liptovský Michal | 1.59 | 312 |
| Lisková | 15.53 | 1,986 |
| Ľubochňa | 113.67 | 1,051 |
| Lúčky | 21.84 | 1,580 |
| Ludrová | 5.34 | 1,002 |
| Martinček | 2.47 | 472 |
| Potok | 1.49 | 104 |
| Ružomberok | 127.36 | 26,099 |
| Stankovany | 18.92 | 1,129 |
| Štiavnička | 1.71 | 923 |
| Švošov | 4.27 | 869 |
| Turík | 8.26 | 319 |
| Valaská Dubová | 12.79 | 785 |
- Population and area values are current for year 2025.
