Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Važec
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 10 |
Važec Facts
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Population | 1,148 |
| Male Population | 571 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 577 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -31.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -37.1% |
| Median Age | 38.6 years (Male: 36.9, Female: 41.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $20,277 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 49.05969, 19.98035 |
| Postal Codes | 032 61 |
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Važec Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,685 | 1,823 | 1,825 | 1,756 | 1,148 | 1,186 | 1,106 |
| Population Density | 1,225.5 / km² | 1,325.8 / km² | 1,327.3 / km² | 1,277.1 / km² | 834.9 / km² | 862.5 / km² | 804.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridVažec Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 37.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Važec | -31.9% | -37% | -37.1% |
| Slovakia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Važec Median Age
Median Age: 38.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Važec | 38.6 yrs | 41.2 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
| Slovakia | 37.7 yrs | 39.3 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Važec Population Density
Population Density: 835 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Važec | 1,148 | 1.375 km² | 835 / km² |
| Slovakia | 5.4 million | 48,996.2 km² | 111 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Važec Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Važec
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Važec Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,346 | $9,089 | $8,977 | $11,754 | $15,052 | $18,572 | $20,700 | $20,277 |
| Total GDP | $202.2K | $210.3K | $192.9K | $232.6K | $276.8K | $323.3K | $358.3K | $351.8K |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Važec CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Važec | 12,249 tn | 10.67 tn | 8,908.1 tons/km² |
| Slovakia | 56,497,175 tn | 10.42 tn | 1,153.1 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Važec CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 12,249 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.67 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,908.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/25/06 | 1:12 AM | 3.1 | 23.4 km | 5,000 m | Slovakia | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/05 | 5:16 PM | 3.6 | 44.8 km | 5,000 m | Poland-Slovakia border region | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/05 | 11:33 PM | 3 | 41.8 km | 5,000 m | Poland-Slovakia border region | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/04 | 1:09 AM | 3.4 | 42.9 km | 5,000 m | Poland-Slovakia border region | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/04 | 6:25 PM | 4.2 | 45.5 km | 5,000 m | Poland-Slovakia border region | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/04 | 5:18 PM | 4.8 | 45 km | 5,000 m | Poland-Slovakia border region | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/02 | 3:41 PM | 3.3 | 90.2 km | 5,000 m | Poland-Slovakia border region | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/00 | 2:15 AM | 3 | 84.4 km | 5,000 m | Poland-Slovakia border region | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/99 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 97.8 km | 5,000 m | Slovakia | usgs.gov |
| 9/11/95 | 4:02 AM | 3.5 | 54 km | 10,000 m | Poland-Slovakia border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Važec
Važec is a village and municipality in Liptovský Mikuláš District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia, at the foot of Kriváň in the High Tatras mountains, Slovakia's symbolic and often considered most beautiful mountain. It is a great place.
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