Strečno
Municipality in Žilina Region, Slovakia
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Strečno (Hungarian: Sztrecsény) is a village and municipality in the Žilina District in the Žilina Region in North Slovakia. It is located by the Váh River in the Malá Fatra Mts. Situated 7 km east from Žilina, Strečno is most famous for its gothic castle ruins.
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Strečno village viewed from Strečno Castle | |
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| Coordinates: 49.19°N 18.87°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Žilina District |
| First mentioned | 1300 |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.17 km2 (5.08 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 358 m (1,175 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,572 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 132 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 41[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZA |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1300. The castle, built in the beginning 14th century by Matthew III Csák was destroyed in 1698.
During World War II, participants of the Slovak National Uprising and German Army clashed in brutal battles in the gorges of Strečno.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 358 metres (1,175 ft)[2] and covers an area of 13.17 km2 (5.08 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 2406 | 2648 | 2565 | 2572 |
| Difference | +10.05% | −3.13% | +0.27% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2589 | 2572 |
| Difference | −0.65% |
It has a population of 2572 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 2613 people by ethnicity 2539 as Slovak, 54 as Not found out, 22 as Czech, 15 as Other, 4 as Ukrainian, 2 as Vietnamese, 2 as Italian, 2 as Serbian, 2 as Romani, 2 as Russian, 2 as Polish, 2 as German, 2 as Hungarian, 2 as English, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Silesian, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Romanian, 1 as Austrian, 1 as Moravian, 1 as Korean, 1 as Canadian, 1 as Croatian and 1 as Bulgarian.
Note on population: The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 2207 | 84.46% |
| None | 251 | 9.61% |
| Not found out | 45 | 1.72% |
| Evangelical Church | 29 | 1.11% |
| Total | 2613 |
In year 2021 was 2613 people by religion 2207 from Roman Catholic Church, 251 from None, 45 from Not found out, 29 from Evangelical Church, 24 from Greek Catholic Church, 19 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 8 from Islam, 6 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from Other, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 4 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 4 from Buddhism, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Calvinist Church and 1 from Hinduism.
Gallery
Strečno Castle ruins and the Váh River
Strečno Castle
Village from the castle
Church in village
