Staškov
Municipality in Žilina Region, Slovakia
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Staškov (Hungarian: Szaniszlófalva, until 1899 Sztaskó) is a village and municipality in Čadca District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.42°N 18.70°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Čadca District |
| First mentioned | 1658 |
| Area | |
• Total | 21.85 km2 (8.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 444 m (1,457 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,754 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 235 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 41[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | CA |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1640.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 444 metres (1,457 ft)[2] and covers an area of 21.85 km2 (8.44 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 2595 | 2706 | 2765 | 2754 |
| Difference | +4.27% | +2.18% | −0.39% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 2759 | 2754 |
| Difference | −0.18% |
It has a population of 2754 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 2764 people by ethnicity 2652 as Slovak, 104 as Not found out, 38 as Czech, 9 as Other, 6 as German, 3 as Russian, 3 as Polish, 2 as Korean and 1 as Rusyn.
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 | 2413 | 87.3% |
| None | 175 | 6.33% |
| Not found out | 101 | 3.65% |
| Total | 2764 |
In year 2021 was 2764 people by religion 2413 from Roman Catholic Church, 175 from None, 101 from Not found out, 27 from Greek Catholic Church, 12 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 11 from Other, 9 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 3 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Hinduism and 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Famous people
- Jozef Kroner, Slovak actor
