Svrčinovec
Municipality in Žilina Region, Slovakia
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Svrčinovec (Hungarian: Fenyvesszoros, until 1899 Szvrcsinovecz) is a village and municipality in Čadca District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
Svrčinovec | |
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| Coordinates: 49.48°N 18.79°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Čadca District |
| First mentioned | 1658 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Renáta Majchrákoá |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.73 km2 (6.07 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 432 m (1,417 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 3,252 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 231 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 41[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | CA |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1658.
In November 1938, the village was annexed by the Polish Army, in wake of the annexation of Trans-Olza region to the Second Polish Republic.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 432 metres (1,417 ft)[2] and covers an area of 15.73 km2 (6.07 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 3103 | 3490 | 3545 | 3252 |
| Difference | +12.47% | +1.57% | −8.26% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 3305 | 3252 |
| Difference | −1.60% |
It has a population of 3252 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 3370 people by ethnicity 3308 as Slovak, 52 as Not found out, 28 as Czech, 8 as Polish, 8 as Other, 3 as Italian, 3 as Romani, 2 as Ukrainian, 2 as Russian, 1 as Rusyn and 1 as Bulgarian.
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 |
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| Roman Catholic Church | 3031 | 89.94% |
| None | 222 | 6.59% |
| Not found out | 44 | 1.31% |
| Total | 3370 |
In year 2021 was 3370 people by religion 3031 from Roman Catholic Church, 222 from None, 44 from Not found out, 20 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 13 from Greek Catholic Church, 10 from Evangelical Church, 7 from Apostolic Church, 6 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 5 from Other, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church.
