Horné Vestenice
Horné Vestenice | |
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  Horné Vestenice Location of Horné Vestenice in the Trenčín Region  Horné Vestenice Location of Horné Vestenice in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°43′N 18°26′E / 48.72°N 18.43°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trenčín Region |
| District | Prievidza District |
| First mentioned | 1332 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.96 km2 (3.85 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 255 m (837 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 620 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 972 22[3] |
| Area code | +421 46[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PD |
| Website | hornevestenice |
Horné Vestenice (Hungarian: Felsővesztény) is a village and municipality in Prievidza District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1332.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 255 metres (837 ft)[3] and covers an area of 9.96 km2 (3.85 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 630 | 608 | 612 | 620 |
| Difference | −3.49% | +0.65% | +1.30% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 622 | 620 |
| Difference | −0.32% |
It has a population of 620 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 597 | 94.91% |
| Not found out | 25 | 3.97% |
| Total | 629 |
In year 2021 was 629 people by ethnicity 597 as Slovak, 25 as Not found out, 6 as Czech, 4 as Russian, 2 as Hungarian, 2 as Other, 1 as Romani and 1 as Rusyn.
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 | 496 | 78.86% |
| None | 85 | 13.51% |
| Not found out | 26 | 4.13% |
| Total | 629 |
In year 2021 was 629 people by religion 496 from Roman Catholic Church, 85 from None, 26 from Not found out, 5 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Baptists Church.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1702-1935 (parish A)
See also
References
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- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
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