Klokočov (Hungarian: Klokocsóvölgy) is a village and municipality in Čadca District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49°27′00″N 18°34′16″E / 49.45°N 18.571111°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Čadca District |
| First mentioned | 1954 |
| Area | |
• Total | 51.15 km2 (19.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 622 m (2,041 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,201 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 232 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 41[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | CA |
| Website | www |
History
editIn the village was created in 1954 by the split of the biggest municipality Turzovka into several smaller villages.
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 622 metres (2,041 ft)[2] and covers an area of 51.15 km2 (19.75 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
edit| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 2889 | 2609 | 2321 | 2201 |
| Difference | −9.69% | −11.03% | −5.17% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2202 | 2201 |
| Difference | −0.04% |
It has a population of 2201 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
edit| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 2183 | 95.45% |
| Not found out | 79 | 3.45% |
| Czech | 75 | 3.27% |
| Total | 2287 |
In year 2021 was 2287 people by ethnicity 2183 as Slovak, 79 as Not found out, 75 as Czech, 5 as German, 2 as Other, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Polish, 1 as Moravian and 1 as Hungarian.
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 | 2010 | 87.89% |
| None | 164 | 7.17% |
| Not found out | 82 | 3.59% |
| Total | 2287 |
In year 2021 was 2287 people by religion 2010 from Roman Catholic Church, 164 from None, 82 from Not found out, 6 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 6 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Hinduism, 2 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Other, 1 from Seventh-day Adventist 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. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "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.
- 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.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "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.
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