Vršatské Podhradie
Municipality in Trenčín Region, Slovakia
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Vršatské Podhradie (Hungarian: Oroszlánkő) is a village and municipality in Ilava District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.07°N 18.15°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trenčín Region |
| District | Ilava District |
| First mentioned | 1439 |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.43 km2 (5.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 659 m (2,162 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 213 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 185 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 42[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | IL |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1439.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 659 metres (2,162 ft)[2] and covers an area of 13.43 km2 (5.19 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 284 | 254 | 232 | 213 |
| Difference | −10.56% | −8.66% | −8.18% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 217 | 213 |
| Difference | −1.84% |
It has a population of 213 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 222 people by ethnicity 216 as Slovak, 6 as Not found out, 3 as Czech, 1 as Rusyn and 1 as Hungarian.
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 | 184 | 82.88% |
| None | 24 | 10.81% |
| Not found out | 5 | 2.25% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 4 | 1.8% |
| Total | 222 |
In year 2021 was 222 people by religion 184 from Roman Catholic Church, 24 from None, 5 from Not found out, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Economy and infrastructure
There is a hotel (Hotel Vrsatec) located by the Vrsatec cliffs that provides employment for the village residents.
Notable personalities
- Anton Svoboda (1861–1928), pedagogue, schoolman
