Vysoká nad Kysucou (Hungarian: Hegyeshely) is a village and municipality in Čadca District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
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  Vysoká nad Kysucou Location of Vysoká nad Kysucou in the Žilina Region  Vysoká nad Kysucou Location of Vysoká nad Kysucou in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°23′N 18°33′E / 49.38°N 18.55°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Čadca District |
| First mentioned | 1619 |
| Area | |
• Total | 43.87 km2 (16.94 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 688 m (2,257 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,426 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 235 5[2] |
| Area code | +421 41[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | CA |
| Website | www |
History
editIn historical records the village was first mentioned in 1619.[citation needed]
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 688 metres (2,257 ft)[2] and covers an area of 43.87 km2 (16.94 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
edit| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 3128 | 2963 | 2697 | 2426 |
| Difference | −5.27% | −8.97% | −10.04% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2437 | 2426 |
| Difference | −0.45% |
It has a population of 2426 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
edit| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 2469 | 95.77% |
| Not found out | 100 | 3.87% |
| Czech | 30 | 1.16% |
| Total | 2578 |
In year 2021 was 2578 people by ethnicity 2469 as Slovak, 100 as Not found out, 30 as Czech, 20 as Romani, 4 as Russian, 3 as Hungarian, 2 as Rusyn, 2 as German, 2 as Other, 1 as Austrian and 1 as Polish.
Note on population: The difference values of population numbers in the table "Population statistic" and in the sections "Ethnicity" & "Religion" is caused by the use of various statistical methods.
Religion
edit| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 2234 | 86.66% |
| None | 147 | 5.7% |
| Not found out | 107 | 4.15% |
| Total | 2578 |
In year 2021 was 2578 people by religion 2234 from Roman Catholic Church, 147 from None, 107 from Not found out, 22 from Greek Catholic Church, 21 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 18 from Evangelical Church, 10 from Calvinist Church, 8 from Ad hoc movements, 4 from Other, 3 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Buddhism.
References
edit- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
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