Chvalová
Chvalová
Felsőfalu | |
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Chvalová Location of Chvalová in the Banská Bystrica Region Chvalová Location of Chvalová in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°31′N 20°11′E / 48.52°N 20.18°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Revúca District |
| First mentioned | 1343 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.27 km2 (3.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 222 m (728 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 194 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 982 63[3] |
| Area code | +421 47[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RA |
| Website | www |
Chvalová (Hungarian: Felsőfalu) is a village and municipality in Revúca District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 222 metres (728 ft)[3] and covers an area of 9.27 km2 (3.58 sq mi) (2024).[4]
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1343 when it passed from local Lords Szkárosy to noble Soldosy family. It was destroyed from Turks in the 16th century. From 1938 to 1945 it was annexed by Hungary.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 157 | 165 | 207 | 194 |
| Difference | +5.09% | +25.45% | −6.28% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 193 | 194 |
| Difference | +0.51% |
It has a population of 194 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 98 | 50.51% |
| Hungarian | 97 | 50% |
| Romani | 50 | 25.77% |
| Not found out | 4 | 2.06% |
| Total | 194 |
In year 2021 was 194 people by ethnicity 98 as Slovak, 97 as Hungarian, 50 as Romani, 4 as Not found out and 1 as Rusyn.
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 | 68 | 35.05% |
| Calvinist Church | 55 | 28.35% |
| None | 54 | 27.84% |
| Evangelical Church | 9 | 4.64% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 5 | 2.58% |
| Not found out | 2 | 1.03% |
| Total | 194 |
In year 2021 was 194 people by religion 68 from Roman Catholic Church, 55 from Calvinist Church, 54 from None, 9 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Not found out and 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1756-1896 (parish B)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787-1897 (parish B)
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.
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- ^ "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.