Dolná Mariková (Hungarian: Alsómarikó) is a village and municipality in Považská Bystrica District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.

Dolná Mariková
Saints Peter and Paul Church
Saints Peter and Paul Church
Flag of Dolná Mariková
Dolná Mariková is located in Trenčín Region
Dolná Mariková
Dolná Mariková
Location of Dolná Mariková in the Trenčín Region
Dolná Mariková is located in Slovakia
Dolná Mariková
Dolná Mariková
Location of Dolná Mariková in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°15′N 18°22′E / 49.25°N 18.37°E / 49.25; 18.37
Country Slovakia
Region Trenčín Region
DistrictPovažská Bystrica District
First mentioned1321
Area
  Total
22.12 km2 (8.54 sq mi)
Elevation427 m (1,401 ft)
Population
 (2025)[3]
  Total
1,406
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
180 2[2]
Area code+421 42[2]
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)PB
Websitewww.dolnamarikova.sk

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1321.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 427 metres (1,401 ft)[2] and covers an area of 22.12 km2 (8.54 sq mi) (2025).[4]

Population

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Population statistic (10 years)[5]
Year1995200520152025
Count1544144614151406
Difference −6.34% −2.14% −0.63%
Population statistic[5]
Year20242025
Count14061406
Difference+0%

It has a population of 1406 people (31 December 2025).[6]

Ethnicity

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Census 2021 (1+ %)[7][8]
EthnicityNumberFraction
Slovak138197.8%
Not found out292.05%
Total1412

In year 2021 was 1412 people by ethnicity 1381 as Slovak, 29 as Not found out, 10 as Czech, 2 as Romani, 2 as Other, 1 as Russian, 1 as Polish, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as Bulgarian.

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

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Census 2021 (1+ %)[9]
ReligionNumberFraction
Roman Catholic Church114280.88%
None20014.16%
Not found out292.05%
Total1412

In year 2021 was 1412 people by religion 1142 from Roman Catholic Church, 200 from None, 29 from Not found out, 12 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 7 from Evangelical Church, 6 from Ad hoc movements, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 3 from Other, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses and 1 from Islam.

Genealogical resources

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The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1711-1895 (parish A)

See also

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References

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  1. "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  4. "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  5. 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  6. "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  7. "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  8. "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  9. "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
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