Snežnica
Municipality of Slovakia
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Snežnica (Hungarian: Havas) is a village and municipality in Kysucké Nové Mesto District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.27°N 18.78°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Kysucké Nové Mesto District |
| First mentioned | 1426 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.51 km2 (2.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 398 m (1,306 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,137 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 233 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 41[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KM |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1426. [citation needed]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 398 metres (1,306 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.51 km2 (2.13 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 880 | 997 | 980 | 1137 |
| Difference | +13.29% | −1.70% | +16.02% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 1129 | 1137 |
| Difference | +0.70% |
It has a population of 1137 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 1085 people by ethnicity 1058 as Slovak, 20 as Not found out, 11 as Czech, 5 as Other, 2 as Russian, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as Hungarian.
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 | 906 | 83.5% |
| None | 126 | 11.61% |
| Not found out | 21 | 1.94% |
| Total | 1085 |
In year 2021 was 1085 people by religion 906 from Roman Catholic Church, 126 from None, 21 from Not found out, 8 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 7 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 3 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 3 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Islam, 2 from Other, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Buddhism.
