Vršatské Podhradie
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  Vršatské Podhradie Location of Vršatské Podhradie in the Trenčín Region  Vršatské Podhradie Location of Vršatské Podhradie in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°04′N 18°09′E / 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 | 217 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 185 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 42[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | IL |
| Website | www |
Vršatské Podhradie (Hungarian: Oroszlánkő) is a village and municipality in Ilava District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1439.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 659 metres (2,162 ft)[3] and covers an area of 13.43 km2 (5.19 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 283 | 249 | 238 | 217 |
| Difference | −12.01% | −4.41% | −8.82% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 216 | 217 |
| Difference | +0.46% |
It has a population of 217 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 216 | 97.29% |
| Not found out | 6 | 2.7% |
| Czech | 3 | 1.35% |
| Total | 222 |
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 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 | 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
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.
External links
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