Slovany
Municipality in Žilina Region, Slovakia
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Slovany (Hungarian: Turóctótfalu, German: Sloben) is a village and municipality in Martin District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 48.97°N 18.82°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Martin District |
| First mentioned | 1252 |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.30 km2 (5.52 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 471 m (1,545 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 435 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 384 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 43[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MT |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1252. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Turóc County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 471 metres (1,545 ft)[2] and covers an area of 14.30 km2 (5.52 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 370 | 411 | 451 | 435 |
| Difference | +11.08% | +9.73% | −3.54% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 431 | 435 |
| Difference | +0.92% |
It has a population of 435 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 441 people by ethnicity 431 as Slovak, 8 as Not found out, 2 as Czech, 2 as Russian, 2 as German, 1 as Moravian and 1 as Canadian.
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 | 257 | 58.28% |
| None | 84 | 19.05% |
| Evangelical Church | 81 | 18.37% |
| Not found out | 8 | 1.81% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 5 | 1.13% |
| Buddhism | 5 | 1.13% |
| Total | 441 |
In year 2021 was 441 people by religion 257 from Roman Catholic Church, 84 from None, 81 from Evangelical Church, 8 from Not found out, 5 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 5 from Buddhism and 1 from Other.
