Zákopčie
Municipality in Žilina Region, Slovakia
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Zákopčie (Hungarian: Dombelve) is a village and municipality in Čadca District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49.40°N 18.73°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Čadca District |
| First mentioned | 1662 |
| Area | |
• Total | 29.63 km2 (11.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 572 m (1,877 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,705 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 231 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 41[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | CA |
| Website | www |
The village is a collection of small hamlets spreading through a number of valleys. The main industries are based on wood harvested from the surrounding woods and forests. Farming is also important. There is a post office, village office, a shop, kiosk, a few basic bars, and a florist. There is also a school.
Many people visit the area for holidays and recreation. With a number of people traveling to bigger towns nearby for work.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1662.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 572 metres (1,877 ft)[2] and covers an area of 29.63 km2 (11.44 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
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| Count | 1726 | 1806 | 1798 | 1705 |
| Difference | +4.63% | −0.44% | −5.17% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1683 | 1705 |
| Difference | +1.30% |
It has a population of 1705 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 1710 people by ethnicity 1656 as Slovak, 49 as Not found out, 11 as Czech, 3 as Ukrainian, 3 as Other, 2 as Polish, 1 as Romani, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as Greek.
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 | 1548 | 90.53% |
| None | 85 | 4.97% |
| Not found out | 58 | 3.39% |
| Total | 1710 |
In year 2021 was 1710 people by religion 1548 from Roman Catholic Church, 85 from None, 58 from Not found out, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
