Lendak | |
|---|---|
 Chapel in Lendak, view on the village | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
| Coordinates: 49°14′N 20°22′E / 49.24°N 20.36°E / 49.24; 20.36 | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Kežmarok District |
| First mentioned | 1288 |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.65 km2 (7.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 744 m (2,441 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 5,689 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 590 73 |
| Area code | +421 523 |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KK |
| Website | www |
Lendak (Hungarian: Lándok, German: Landeck, Goral: Ľyndak, Rusyn: Лендак) is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia. It is inhabited by Gorals
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 744 metres (2,441 ft)3 and covers an area of 19.65 km2 (7.59 sq mi) (2025).4
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1288. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Lendak was part of Szepes County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic. On 27 January 1945, the Red Army dislodged the Wehrmacht from Lendak in the course of the Western Carpathian offensive and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 4122 | 4684 | 5195 | 5689 |
| Difference | +13.63% | +10.90% | +9.50% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 5634 | 5689 |
| Difference | +0.97% |
It has a population of 5689 people (31 December 2025).6
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 5373 | 99.33% |
| Not found out | 588 | 10.87% |
| Total | 5409 |
In year 2021 was 5409 people by ethnicity 5373 as Slovak, 588 as Not found out, 21 as Other, 14 as Polish, 11 as Czech, 3 as German, 2 as Ukrainian, 2 as Rusyn, 1 as Russian 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
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 5255 | 97.15% |
| None | 68 | 1.26% |
| Total | 5409 |
In year 2021 was 5409 people by religion 5255 from Roman Catholic Church, 68 from None, 26 from Not found out, 18 from Greek Catholic Church, 15 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 9 from Calvinist Church, 4 from Evangelical Church, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Islam, 1 from Other and 1 from Apostolic Church.
References
References
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- "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.