Turany (; Hungarian: Nagyturány) is a town and municipality in Martin District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the town was first mentioned in 1341. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Turóc County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 401 metres (1,316 ft) and covers an area of 46.74 km2 (18.05 sq mi) (2025).
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 4602 | 4407 | 4269 | 4054 |
| Difference | −4.23% | −3.13% | −5.03% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 4085 | 4054 |
| Difference | −0.75% |
It has a population of 4054 people (31 December 2025).
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 3935 | 93.84% |
| Not found out | 251 | 5.98% |
| Total | 4193 |
In year 2021 was 4193 people by ethnicity 3935 as Slovak, 251 as Not found out, 27 as Czech, 11 as Other, 9 as Hungarian, 8 as German, 7 as Polish, 4 as Romani, 3 as Russian, 2 as Bulgarian, 1 as Chinese, 1 as Irish, 1 as Romanian and 1 as Croatian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church | 1488 | 35.49% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 1280 | 30.53% |
| None | 1024 | 24.42% |
| Not found out | 271 | 6.46% |
| Total | 4193 |
In year 2021 was 4193 people by religion 1488 from Evangelical Church, 1280 from Roman Catholic Church, 1024 from None, 271 from Not found out, 34 from Greek Catholic Church, 19 from Ad hoc movements, 17 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 14 from Other, 13 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 11 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5 from Buddhism, 4 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 4 from Islam, 3 from United Methodist Church, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality and 1 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church.
