Slopná
Municipality in Trenčín Region, Slovakia
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Slopná (Hungarian: Szolopna) is a village and municipality in Považská Bystrica District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
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St. Andrew's Church | |
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| Coordinates: 49.05°N 18.40°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trenčín Region |
| District | Považská Bystrica District |
| First mentioned | 1277 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.64 km2 (2.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 309 m (1,014 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 494 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 182 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 42[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PB |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1277.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 309 metres (1,014 ft)[2] and covers an area of 7.64 km2 (2.95 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 505 | 480 | 492 | 494 |
| Difference | −4.95% | +2.5% | +0.40% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 496 | 494 |
| Difference | −0.40% |
It has a population of 494 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 484 people by ethnicity 479 as Slovak, 3 as Czech, 3 as Not found out, 1 as Italian, 1 as Romani and 1 as Other.
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 | 457 | 94.42% |
| None | 14 | 2.89% |
| Total | 484 |
In year 2021 was 484 people by religion 457 from Roman Catholic Church, 14 from None, 4 from Other, 3 from Not found out, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Evangelical Church and 2 from Ad hoc movements.
