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Raková, Slovakia

Žilina Region · Slovakia

Raková is a small city in Žilina Region, Slovakia with a population of 5,626. Elevation: 1,401 ft (427 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,626 Population 351/sq mi density
1,401 ft Elevation 427 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
50.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bratislava Timezone

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About Raková

Raková

Raková is a village and municipality in Čadca District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

People

Population5,626
Density351/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain50.8 in/yr
Sunny Days227/yr
Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Population5,626
Population Density351 / sq mi
Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Coordinates49.4448°, 18.7379°
TimezoneEurope/Bratislava
Country🇸🇰 Slovakia
State / ProvinceŽilina Region
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation50.8 inches (1,289 mm)
Annual Snowfall93.0 inches (236 cm)

About Raková

Raková is a small city in Slovakia (Žilina Region) with a population of 5,626. The city sits at an elevation of 1,401 feet (427 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bratislava.

Climate in Raková

Raková has an average annual temperature of 4.3°C (40°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1471 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.4°C / 22°F -7.7° / -3.1° 99.6
Feb -5°C / 23°F -7.4° / -2.5° 93.2
Mar -1.8°C / 29°F -4.7° / 1.2° 90.7
Apr 4.2°C / 40°F 0.6° / 7.8° 83.3
May 8.4°C / 47°F 4.5° / 12.4° 160.6
Jun 12.2°C / 54°F 8.4° / 16.1° 158.9
Jul 14.2°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.2° 176.5
Aug 14°C / 57°F 10.3° / 17.8° 150.2
Sep 9.4°C / 49°F 6.1° / 12.7° 157.5
Oct 5°C / 41°F 2.1° / 7.8° 111.8
Nov 0.6°C / 33°F -1.6° / 2.8° 88.6
Dec -3.9°C / 25°F -6.2° / -1.6° 100.3
Raková experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 93.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,401 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below Slovakia avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Area16.0 sq mi (41.5 km²)
Population Density351/sq mi
Coordinates49.4448°N, 18.7379°W
TimezoneEurope/Bratislava

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above Slovakia avg
Snowfall 93.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

813 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 29, 2025.

Jun 13, 2002 1 km NNW of Rychvald, Czechia M4.6 55 km
Dec 9, 1993 3 km E of Ruda ?l?ska, Poland M4.4 91 km
Apr 17, 2015 2 km ESE of Ruda ?l?ska, Poland M4.3 90 km
Oct 18, 1997 2 km ENE of Strumie?, Poland M4.2 54 km
Jan 13, 2020 2 km SSW of Orzesze, Poland M4.2 77 km
Feb 7, 2022 4 km ESE of Katowice, Poland M4.2 93 km
Feb 9, 2007 4 km SW of Radzionków, Poland M4.1 104 km
Mar 29, 1993 1 km WNW of ?wierklaniec, Poland M4.1 112 km
Jul 25, 1990 3 km NE of ?wierklaniec, Poland M4.1 115 km
Mar 7, 1997 2 km SSW of Paw?owice, Poland M4.0 56 km
Jun 28, 1992 6 km SSE of Szczawnica, Poland M4.0 129 km
Jun 10, 2000 4 km WSW of Wilcza, Poland M4.0 83 km
Apr 20, 1995 2 km NE of Miasteczko ?l?skie, Poland M4.0 121 km
Jan 6, 1990 2 km NNE of Rogo?nik, Poland M4.0 110 km
Aug 24, 2000 1 km E of Doubrava, Czechia M3.9 49 km
Jul 8, 2005 Poland M3.9 95 km
Oct 5, 1990 0 km ENE of Piekary ?l?skie, Poland M3.9 105 km
Apr 13, 1994 0 km E of Nak?o, Poland M3.9 111 km
May 14, 1993 4 km SSW of Kalety, Poland M3.9 120 km
Oct 31, 1994 0 km NE of Orlová, Czechia M3.9 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in

Raková has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Raková

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Základná škola Milošová u Prívary - - - -
Základná škola Milana Mravca - - - -
Cirkevná základná škola Jána Palárika - - - -
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Radio Stations near Raková

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Čas (CZ) oldies, pop MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Frontinus pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Danielka (PL) aktorska, cabaret MP3 128 kbps
Helax 93,7 (CZ) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bielsko (PL) dance, local news MP3
Radio X Metal metal MP3 128 kbps
Radio X64 - MP3 64 kbps
Radio X Ľudovky (Uniza) folk MP3 128 kbps
Radio X 256 - MP3 256 kbps
Metal Heart Radio (CZ) - MP3
METAL HEART RADIO - MP3

Museums in Raková

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Baraniogórski Ośrodek Kultury Turystyki Górskiej na Przysłopie
Bylinková zahrada a muzeum života na venkově Bystřice
Chata Kawuloka
Dom "Lombardini"
Dřevěnky na Borku
Drotárske múzeum Jozefa Holánika Bakeľa
Galeria Sportowych Trofeów Adama Małysza
Izba Pamięci Jerzego Kukuczki
Kaštieľ Radoľa
Kysucké múzeum
Lomňanské muzeum
Mestské múzeum Karola Točíka
Muzeum a informační centrum obce Bystřice
Muzeum Beskidzkie
Muzeum Jana Wałacha
Muzeum Narciarstwa
Muzeum Regionalne Na Grapie
Muzeum Świerka Istebniańskiego
Muzeum Třineckých železáren a města Třince
Muzeum trojmezí
Múzeum židovskej kultúry
Návštěvnické centrum opevnění Šance
Ochorowiczówka
Ośrodek Edukacji Ekologicznej
Ośrodek Edukacji Ekologicznej
Ośrodek Edukacji Ekologicznej
Ośrodek Edukacji Ekologicznej
Pamätná izba astronauta E. A. Cernana
Pamätná izba Vrbu a Wetzlera
Považské múzeum
Rodný dom Jozefa Kronera
Rodný dom Jozefa Tisa
Sobášny palác
Strojovňa orloja
Vlastivedné múzeum
World Museum and Bible Library
Zagroda edukacyjna u Gazdy

Libraries in Raková

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Knihovna Jablunkov0.0
knihovna Morávka0.0
Krajská knižnica pobočka Vlčince0.0
Krajská knižnica v Žiline0.0
Krajská knižnica v Žiline, pobočka Hájik0.0
Kysucká knižnica v Čadci0.0
Městská knihovna Třinec0.0
Mestská knižnica0.0
Mestská knižnica0.0
Mestská knižnica0.0
Miestna knižnica0.0
Miestna knižnica Hvozdnica0.0
Miestna ľudová knižnica Stráža0.0
Místní knihovna Bystřice0.0
Místní knihovna Milíkov0.0
Místní knihovna Vendryně0.0
Obecná knižnica0.0
Obecná knižnica0.0
Obecná knižnica0.0
Obecná knižnica0.0
Obecná knižnica0.0
Obecná knižnica0.0
Obecná knižnica0.0
Obecná knižnica Divina0.0
Obecná knižnica Divinka s pobočkou v Lalinku0.0
Obecná knižnica Dlhé Pole0.0
Obecná knižnica Dolný Vadičov0.0
Obecná knižnica Dunajov0.0
Obecná knižnica Horný Hričov0.0
Obecná knižnica Horný Vadičov0.0
Obecná knižnica Hričovské Podhradie0.0
Obecná knižnica Klubina0.0
Obecná knižnica Korňa0.0
Obecná knižnica Kotrčiná Lúčka0.0
Obecná knižnica Krasňany0.0
Obecná knižnica Kysucký Lieskovec0.0
Obecná knižnica Lodno0.0
Obecná knižnica Lysica0.0
Obecná knižnica Mojš0.0
Obecná knižnica Nesluša0.0
Obecná knižnica Olešná0.0
Obecná knižnica Paština Závada0.0
Obecná knižnica Petrovice0.0
Obecná knižnica Podvysoká0.0
Obecná knižnica Povina0.0
Obecná knižnica Predmier0.0
Obecná knižnica Radôstka0.0
Obecná knižnica Rudina0.0
Obecná knižnica Rudinská0.0
Obecná knižnica Snežnica0.0
Obecná knižnica Svederník0.0
Obecná knižnica Veľké Rovné0.0
Obecní knihovna Návsí0.0
Obecní knihovna Nýdek0.0
Saleziánska knižnica0.0
Univerzitná knižnica UNIZA0.0

Farmers Markets in Raková

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mestská tržnica Turzovka
Poľské trhy
Trhovisko pri autobusovej stanici
Trhovisko Žilina

Restaurants in Raková

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Krčma Šapitó
Rakovanka

Train Stations in Raková

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raková

Gas Stations in Raková

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JTM

Breweries in Raková

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Belský pivovar BBC
Browar Wisła
Pivovar Veterán

Stadiums & Teams in Raková

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Raková

52 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Stacja Narciarska Skolnity 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zwardoń Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski centrum Grúniky 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kompleks Pilsko-Jontek 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snowpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cypisek 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Andiamo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ośrodek narciarski „Za Groniem” 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kubalonka 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stacja Narciarska Cieńków 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ośrodek Narciarski Klepki - Wisła Malinka 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ośrodek Narciarski Nowa Osada 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Soszów – Jawornik (Wisła) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Park Rajcza 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kompleks Narciarski Biały Krzyż 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Szczyrk Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stacja Narciarska Świniorka 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kolej linowa "Czantoria" 0.0 - - $0 - - -
COS Szczyrk 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kompleks Skoczni narciarskich SKALITE w Szczyrku 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Beskid Sport Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Beskid Sport Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kompleks skoczni narciarskich LKS Klimczok (HS-31, HS-19) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stacja Narciarska Czarny Groń 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski aerál Skalka 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vaňkův kopec 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Racibor 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Šachtičky 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Podkonice - Pleše 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lyžiarske stredisko Soblahov – Ostrý vrch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
PARK SNOW Donovaly 0.0 - - $0 - - -
skiarena Fačkovské sedlo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jasenská dolina - stredisko Lehota 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jasenská dolina - stredisko Kašová 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snowland 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vyšné Krátke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Win ter park Martinky 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Holý diel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vrátna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski-TMG Remata 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kubínska hoľa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lyžiarske a rekreačné stredisko Veľké Ostré 0.0 - - $0 - - -
SKI Centrum Kozinec 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Zábava Hruštín 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Podjavorník 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Makov 0.0 - - $0 - - -
SKI Krušetnica 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Orava Snow 0.0 - - $0 - - -
SKI Bukovina Turzovka 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Veľká Rača 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Športcentrum Oščadnica 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lyžiarsky vlek Olešná - Potôčky 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Raková

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leoš Janáček Airport OstravaOSRLarge Airport
Žilina-Dolný Hričov AirportILZMedium Airport
Bielsko-Biała Aleksandrowice Airfield-Small Airport
Bielsko-Biała Kaniów Airfield-Small Airport
Bojszowy Airstrip-Small Airport
Dlžín Airstrip-Small Airport
Dolná Štubňa Airstrip-Small Airport
Domaniža Airfield-Small Airport
Frýdlant Airfield-Small Airport
Goczałkowice-Small Airport
Košťany nad Turcom Airstrip-Small Airport
Kozmice Airstrip-Small Airport
Letiště Hať u Hlučína-Small Airport
Letiště Orlová-Small Airport
Lipowa Airfield-Small Airport
Martin Airfield-Small Airport
Místek-Small Airport
Morovno Airstrip-Small Airport
Nový Jičín Airstrip-Small Airport
Prievidza Airfield-Small Airport
Prusy Airstrip-Small Airport
Ružomberok Airfield-Small Airport
Rybnik-Gotartowice Glider Field-Small Airport
Sedliště Airstrip-Small Airport
Slávnica-Dubnica nad Váhom Airfield-Small Airport
Trenčín Airfield-Small Airport
Trnávka Airstrip-Small Airport
Tužina Airstrip-Small Airport
Vavrečka Airfield-Small Airport
Zábřeh Dolní Benešov AirfieldZBESmall Airport
Żar Airfield-Small Airport
Zator-Small Airport

Post Offices in Raková

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Raková

Churches & Religious Organizations in Raková

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kaplnka Panny Márie Pomocnice kresťanov
Kostol Narodenia Panny Márie
Kostol Sedembolestnej Panny Márie
svätého Cyrila a Metoda

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bratislava
Elevation
420 m (1,378 ft)
Area
56.8 km² (21.9 mi²)
Founded
1598
Postal Code
022 01
Website
mestocadca.sk
Twinned With
Toruń, Valašské Meziříčí, Żywiec

🇸🇰 About Slovakia

Capital Bratislava
Population 5,447,011
Area 48,845 km²
GDP (USD) $133,578,518,424
GDP per capita $24,615
HDI 0.855
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 87.2%
Urban population 53.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Slovak
Calling code +421
TLD .sk
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Slovakia

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic Deň vzniku Slovenskej republiky
Jan 6 Epiphany Zjavenie Pána
Apr 3 Good Friday Veľkonočný piatok
Apr 6 Easter Monday Veľkonočný pondelok
May 1 International Workers' Day Sviatok práce
May 8 Day of victory over fascism Deň víťazstva nad fašizmom
Jul 5 St. Cyril and Methodius Day Sviatok svätého Cyrila a svätého Metoda
Aug 29 Slovak National Uprising anniversary Výročie Slovenského národného povstania
Sep 1 Day of the Constitution of the Slovak Republic Deň Ústavy Slovenskej republiky
Sep 15 Day of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows Sedembolestná Panna Mária
Nov 1 All Saints’ Day Sviatok Všetkých svätých
Nov 17 Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day Deň boja za slobodu a demokraciu
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Štedrý deň
Dec 25 Christmas Day Prvý sviatok vianočný
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Druhý sviatok vianočný

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Frequently Asked Questions About Raková

What is the population of Raková?

Raková has a population of 5,626 residents and is located in Slovakia. The population density is 351 people per square mile, spread across 16.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Raková?

Raková has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.8 inches, with 93.0 inches of snow.

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