Oslany (Hungarian: Oszlány) is a town and municipality in Prievidza District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.
History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1254.
While the Ottomans occupied most of central Europe, the region north of lake Balaton remained in the Kingdom of Hungary. Until 1918, the town named Oszlány was part of Austria-Hungary,[4] Transleithania after the compromise of 1867.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 274 metres (899 ft)[3] and covers an area of 25.15 km2 (9.71 sq mi) (2025).[5]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 2124 | 2238 | 2403 | 2417 |
| Difference | +5.36% | +7.37% | +0.58% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2399 | 2417 |
| Difference | +0.75% |
It has a population of 2417 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 2333 | 98.35% |
| Not found out | 31 | 1.3% |
| Total | 2372 |
In year 2021 was 2372 people by ethnicity 2333 as Slovak, 31 as Not found out, 20 as Romani, 9 as Czech, 4 as Russian, 4 as German, 4 as Other, 2 as Irish, 2 as Rusyn, 2 as Hungarian, 2 as Canadian, 1 as Silesian and 1 as Austrian.
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 | 1793 | 75.59% |
| None | 448 | 18.89% |
| Not found out | 58 | 2.45% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 26 | 1.1% |
| Total | 2372 |
In year 2021 was 2372 people by religion 1793 from Roman Catholic Church, 448 from None, 58 from Not found out, 26 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 12 from Evangelical Church, 9 from Ad hoc movements, 6 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Calvinist Church, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 3 from Old Catholic Church, 3 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 3 from Other, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Church of the Brethren and 1 from Buddhism.
Street names
The village of Oslany includes the following streets: Antona Bernoláka, Družstevná, Hviezdoslavova, Jarmočná, Mierová, Mlynská, Námestie slobody, Obuvnícka, Pekárenská, Potočná, Slovenského národného povstania, Staničná, Školská, Športová, Ulička, Východná, Záhradná and Žarnovská
References
- ^ “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.
- ^ “Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia – obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]”. Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ a b c d “Základná charakteristika”. www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ Handbook of Austria and Lombardy-Venetia Cancellations on the Postage Stamp Issues 1850-1864, by Edwin MUELLER, 1961.
- ^ “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.
- ^ a b “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.
External links
Media related to Oslany at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
