Vitanová
Village in Slovakia
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Vitanová (Hungarian: Vitanova) is a village and municipality in Tvrdošín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.35°N 19.73°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Tvrdošín District |
| First mentioned | 1550 |
| Area | |
• Total | 45.92 km2 (17.73 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 699 m (2,293 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,325 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 271 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 43[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | TS |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1550.[citation needed]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 699 metres (2,293 ft)[2] and covers an area of 45.92 km2 (17.73 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1184 | 1237 | 1303 | 1325 |
| Difference | +4.47% | +5.33% | +1.68% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 1319 | 1325 |
| Difference | +0.45% |
It has a population of 1325 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 1321 people by ethnicity 1309 as Slovak, 14 as Not found out, 4 as Czech, 1 as Russian and 1 as Polish.
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 | 1232 | 93.26% |
| None | 60 | 4.54% |
| Total | 1321 |
In year 2021 was 1321 people by religion 1232 from Roman Catholic Church, 60 from None, 12 from Not found out, 6 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Greek Catholic Church and 1 from United Methodist Church.
