Zliechov
Municipality in Trenčín Region, Slovakia
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Zliechov (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈzlɪexɔw]; Hungarian: Zsolt, until 1899 Zljechó) is a village and municipality in Ilava District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia. It has a population of 607.
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Church of St Lawrence in Zliechov | |
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| Coordinates: 48.95°N 18.43°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trenčín Region |
| District | Ilava District |
| First mentioned | 1272 |
| Area | |
• Total | 54.38 km2 (21.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 560 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 183 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 42[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | IL |
| Website | zliechov |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1272.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 562 metres (1,844 ft)[2] and covers an area of 54.38 km2 (21.00 sq mi) (2024).[4]
The village is located within the Strážov Mountains Protected Landscape Area and close to Strážov Mountain (1,213 m).
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 728 | 614 | 610 | 560 |
| Difference | −15.65% | −0.65% | −8.19% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 570 | 560 |
| Difference | −1.75% |
It has a population of 560 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 580 people by ethnicity 562 as Slovak, 17 as Not found out, 2 as Czech and 1 as German.
Note on population: The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 503 | 86.72% |
| None | 55 | 9.48% |
| Not found out | 18 | 3.1% |
| Total | 580 |
In year 2021 was 580 people by religion 503 from Roman Catholic Church, 55 from None, 18 from Not found out, 1 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
See also
- Gapel, formerly part of Zliechov
