Dolný Harmanec
Dolný Harmanec
Alsóhermánd | |
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Dolný Harmanec Location of Dolný Harmanec in the Banská Bystrica Region Dolný Harmanec Location of Dolný Harmanec in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°49′N 19°02′E / 48.82°N 19.03°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Banská Bystrica District |
| First mentioned | 1540 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alena Necpalová |
| Area | |
• Total | 44.29 km2 (17.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 484 m (1,588 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 264 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 976 03[3] |
| Area code | +421 48[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BB |
| Website | www |
Dolný Harmanec (German: Klein Hermans, Unter Hermanetz; Hungarian: Alsóhermánd) is a village and municipality of the Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia. It has a population of 204 people.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 484 metres (1,588 ft)[3] and covers an area of 44.29 km2 (17.10 sq mi) (2024).[4]
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1540 (Hermans) as a mining settlement belonging to Banská Bystrica. After on, it belonged to the Thurzo family and to rich merchants Fugger. Later on, it belonged to Banská Bystrica again.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 187 | 204 | 246 | 264 |
| Difference | +9.09% | +20.58% | +7.31% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 269 | 264 |
| Difference | −1.85% |
It has a population of 264 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 254 | 97.31% |
| Not found out | 4 | 1.53% |
| Czech | 3 | 1.14% |
| Total | 261 |
In year 2021 was 261 people by ethnicity 254 as Slovak, 4 as Not found out, 3 as Czech and 2 as Romani.
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 | 140 | 53.64% |
| None | 92 | 35.25% |
| Evangelical Church | 16 | 6.13% |
| Not found out | 3 | 1.15% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 3 | 1.15% |
| Total | 261 |
In year 2021 was 261 people by religion 140 from Roman Catholic Church, 92 from None, 16 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Not found out, 3 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Other, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Sights
The village is located close to the Harmanec Cave.
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.