Cinobaňa
Cinobaňa
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Cinobaňa Location of Cinobaňa in the Banská Bystrica Region Cinobaňa Location of Cinobaňa in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°27′N 19°39′E / 48.45°N 19.65°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Poltár District |
| First mentioned | 1279 |
| Area | |
• Total | 39.23 km2 (15.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 432 m (1,417 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,964 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 985 22[3] |
| Area code | +421 47[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PT |
| Website | www |
Cinobaňa (Hungarian: Szinóbánya, German: Frauenberg) is a village and municipality in the Poltár District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia. It belongs to the largest municipalities in Poltár District, together with Málinec.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 432 metres (1,417 ft)[3] and covers an area of 39.23 km2 (15.15 sq mi) (2024).[4]
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1279 as a miner village (1276 Villa Suine, 1342 Schiuina, 1393 Zennabanya, 1460 Zwinyebanya). It belonged to Somoskő Castle. From 1554 to 1594 it was occupied by Turks. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Nógrád County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 2407 | 2358 | 2303 | 1964 |
| Difference | −2.03% | −2.33% | −14.71% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Count | 1995 | 1964 |
| Difference | −1.55% |
It has a population of 1964 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1913 | 93.09% |
| Not found out | 130 | 6.32% |
| Romani | 112 | 5.45% |
| Total | 2055 |
In year 2021 was 2055 people by ethnicity 1913 as Slovak, 130 as Not found out, 112 as Romani, 16 as Hungarian, 8 as Czech, 7 as Russian, 2 as Serbian, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Austrian, 1 as Other and 1 as Croatian.
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 | 939 | 45.69% |
| None | 555 | 27.01% |
| Evangelical Church | 320 | 15.57% |
| Not found out | 127 | 6.18% |
| Baptists Church | 86 | 4.18% |
| Total | 2055 |
In year 2021 was 2055 people by religion 939 from Roman Catholic Church, 555 from None, 320 from Evangelical Church, 127 from Not found out, 86 from Baptists Church, 7 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from Other, 4 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Islam, 1 from Hinduism, 1 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Economy
Part of Cinobaňa municipality are also villages Katarínska Huta and Turičky and the settlements Hrnčiarky and Žihľava. In Katarínska Huta was in 1836 glasswork constructed, which was overtaken by Ján Kožuch in 1854. Ján Kožuch established here in 1847 a small steelwork, which was in 1854 overtaken by Kuchyňka family. Both factories still exist, but a part of the larger companies. The village is popular for organising several sport festivals and events.
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): 1776-1905 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1769-1918 (parish A)
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 Cinobaňa at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- Official homepage
- http://www.e-obce.sk/obec/cinobana/cinobana.html
- http://novohrad.sme.sk/lok/cinobana/
- Surnames of living people in Cinobana