Rajecká Lesná
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  Rajecká Lesná Location of Rajecká Lesná in the Žilina Region  Rajecká Lesná Location of Rajecká Lesná in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°03′N 18°39′E / 49.05°N 18.65°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Žilina District |
| First mentioned | 1474 |
| Area | |
• Total | 39.26 km2 (15.16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 508 m (1,667 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,192 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 131 5[3] |
| Area code | +421 41[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZA |
| Website | www |
Rajecká Lesná (formerly Fryvald-Lesná; Hungarian: Frivaldnádas, until 1906 Trsztyennafrivald) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1474. Rajecka Lesna has been a place of pilgrimage since the 15th century. The largest pilgrimage takes place on 8 September, the feast of Virgin Mary's Nativity.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 508 metres (1,667 ft)[3] and covers an area of 39.26 km2 (15.16 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1280 | 1300 | 1219 | 1192 |
| Difference | +1.56% | −6.23% | −2.21% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1212 | 1192 |
| Difference | −1.65% |
It has a population of 1192 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1224 | 99.18% |
| Total | 1234 |
In year 2021 was 1234 people by ethnicity 1224 as Slovak, 10 as Not found out, 6 as Other, 6 as English, 5 as Czech, 2 as Austrian, 1 as Russian, 1 as Polish and 1 as Moravian.
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 | 1094 | 88.65% |
| None | 106 | 8.59% |
| Total | 1234 |
In year 2021 was 1234 people by religion 1094 from Roman Catholic Church, 106 from None, 9 from Not found out, 5 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 5 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 4 from Old Catholic Church, 3 from Other, 3 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church, 1 from Church of the Brethren and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
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