Baláže
Baláže
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Baláže Location of Baláže in the Banská Bystrica Region Baláže Location of Baláže in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°49′N 19°12′E / 48.82°N 19.20°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Banská Bystrica District |
| First mentioned | 1529 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Robert Chaban |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.21 km2 (5.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 538 m (1,765 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 229 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 976 11[3] |
| Area code | +421 48[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BB |
| Website | www |
Baláže (German: Lipscherseifen; Hungarian: Balázs) is a village and municipality in the Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 538 metres (1,765 ft)[3] and covers an area of 14.21 km2 (5.49 sq mi) (2024).[4]
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1529 (1529 Huttae Lyptyczae, 1531 Lyptzcicz, 1540 Lypschersaifen), when it belonged to a certain citizen Kolmann from Banská Bystrica. Later, it was sold to Lang, Glocknitzer, Petermann and Königsberger. From 1469 to 1546 it belonged to the noble family of Thurzo and the rich merchants Fuggers.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 201 | 193 | 216 | 229 |
| Difference | −3.98% | +11.91% | +6.01% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 234 | 229 |
| Difference | −2.13% |
It has a population of 229 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 218 | 98.64% |
| Czech | 5 | 2.26% |
| Total | 221 |
In year 2021 was 221 people by ethnicity 218 as Slovak, 5 as Czech, 2 as Hungarian and 1 as Not found out.
Note on population The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because he has permanent residence there (he lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 147 | 66.52% |
| None | 69 | 31.22% |
| Total | 221 |
In year 2021 was 221 people by religion 147 from Roman Catholic Church, 69 from None, 2 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Ad hoc movements and 1 from Buddhism.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive in Banská Bystrica (Slovak: Štátny archív v Banskej Bystrici).
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1658-1786 (parish C), 1787-1896 (parish B)
- Census records 1869 of Balaze are not available at the state archive.
See also
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "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 Baláže at Wikimedia Commons