Liešťany
Liešťany | |
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  Liešťany Location of Liešťany in the Trenčín Region  Liešťany Location of Liešťany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°49′N 18°29′E / 48.82°N 18.48°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trenčín Region |
| District | Prievidza District |
| First mentioned | 1332 |
| Area | |
• Total | 16.41 km2 (6.34 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 343 m (1,125 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,169 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 972 27[3] |
| Area code | +421 46[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PD |
| Website | www |
Liešťany (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈlɪeʂcani]; Hungarian: Lestyén) 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 343 metres (1,125 ft)[3] and covers an area of 16.41 km2 (6.34 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1167 | 1248 | 1238 | 1169 |
| Difference | +6.94% | −0.80% | −5.57% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1167 | 1169 |
| Difference | +0.17% |
It has a population of 1169 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1181 | 98.08% |
| Not found out | 25 | 2.07% |
| Total | 1204 |
In year 2021 was 1204 people by ethnicity 1181 as Slovak, 25 as Not found out, 9 as Czech, 4 as Other, 3 as Greek, 2 as Ukrainian, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as German 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 | 968 | 80.4% |
| None | 172 | 14.29% |
| Not found out | 30 | 2.49% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 14 | 1.16% |
| Total | 1204 |
In year 2021 was 1204 people by religion 968 from Roman Catholic Church, 172 from None, 30 from Not found out, 14 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Islam, 3 from Other, 2 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and 1 from Baptists Church.
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
Media related to Liešťany at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
