Tvrdošín District
District in Žilina Region, Slovakia
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Tvrdošín District (okres Tvrdošín) is a district in the Žilina Region of central Slovakia. The district was first established in 1996; in 1923 it had been a part of Trstená District.
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| Country | |
| Region (kraj) | |
| Cultural region | Orava |
| Seat | Tvrdošín |
| Area | |
• Total | 478.92 km2 (184.91 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 35,667 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Telephone prefix | 43 |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | TS |
| Municipalities | 15 |
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 33,882 | 35,608 | 35,995 | 35,667 |
| Difference | +5.09% | +1.08% | −0.91% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 35,749 | 35,667 |
| Difference | −0.22% |
It has a population of 35,667 people (31 December 2025).[4]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 36,652 people by ethnicity 34,800 as Slovak, 1210 as Not found out, 174 as Czech, 166 as Polish, 123 as Other, 38 as Russian, 22 as German, 17 as Hungarian, 15 as Ukrainian, 15 as Rusyn, 12 as Romani, 9 as Serbian, 7 as Bulgarian, 7 as English, 5 as Irish, 5 as Moravian, 4 as Jewish, 4 as Italian, 4 as Romanian, 3 as Canadian, 3 as Greek, 3 as French, 2 as Austrian, 1 as Chinese, 1 as Vietnamese, 1 as Silesian and 1 as Croatian.
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 | 31,309 | 87.32% |
| None | 2879 | 8.03% |
| Not found out | 901 | 2.51% |
| Total | 35,856 |
In year 2021 was 35,856 people by religion 31,309 from Roman Catholic Church, 2879 from None, 901 from Not found out, 238 from Evangelical Church, 114 from Greek Catholic Church, 94 from Ad hoc movements, 69 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 49 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 47 from Other, 42 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 27 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 19 from Calvinist Church, 16 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 15 from Islam, 14 from Buddhism, 5 from United Methodist Church, 5 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3 from Apostolic Church, 2 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Hinduism, 1 from Church of the Brethren, 1 from Baptists Church and 1 from Bahá'i Community.
Municipalities
| Municipality | Area [km2][8] | Population[9] |
|---|---|---|
| Brezovica | 19.22 | 1,435 |
| Čimhová | 6.38 | 701 |
| Habovka | 29.15 | 1,357 |
| Hladovka | 18.09 | 1,093 |
| Liesek | 30.90 | 3,133 |
| Nižná | 27.77 | 3,929 |
| Oravský Biely Potok | 18.44 | 768 |
| Podbiel | 19.29 | 1,338 |
| Suchá Hora | 21.85 | 1,495 |
| Štefanov nad Oravou | 12.34 | 706 |
| Trstená | 82.53 | 6,900 |
| Tvrdošín | 56.45 | 8,579 |
| Vitanová | 45.92 | 1,325 |
| Zábiedovo | 17.97 | 982 |
| Zuberec | 72.31 | 1,926 |
- Population and area values are current for year 2025.
