Gemerské Dechtáre
Gemerské Dechtáre
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Gemerské Dechtáre Location of Gemerské Dechtáre in the Banská Bystrica Region Gemerské Dechtáre Location of Gemerské Dechtáre in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°15′N 20°02′E / 48.25°N 20.04°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Rimavská Sobota District |
| First mentioned | 1246 |
| Area | |
• Total | 20.20 km2 (7.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 206 m (676 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 413 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 980 04[3] |
| Area code | +421 47[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RS |
| Website | gemerskedechtare |
Gemerské Dechtáre (Hungarian: Détér) is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 206 metres (676 ft)[3] and covers an area of 20.20 km2 (7.80 sq mi) (2024).[4]
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1246 (1246 Deltar, 1384 Dehcher, 1427 Dether), when it belonged to Ratoldoy family. In the 16th century Turks pillaged the village. In consequence of this, epidemics hit its inhabitants. From 1938 to 1945 it belonged to Hungary.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 488 | 448 | 442 | 413 |
| Difference | −8.19% | −1.33% | −6.56% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 417 | 413 |
| Difference | −0.95% |
It has a population of 413 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 368 | 89.53% |
| Slovak | 36 | 8.75% |
| Not found out | 18 | 4.37% |
| Romani | 13 | 3.16% |
| Total | 411 |
In year 2021 was 411 people by ethnicity 368 as Hungarian, 36 as Slovak, 18 as Not found out and 13 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 | 314 | 76.4% |
| None | 59 | 14.36% |
| Calvinist Church | 12 | 2.92% |
| Not found out | 12 | 2.92% |
| Other and not ascertained christian church | 5 | 1.22% |
| Total | 411 |
In year 2021 was 411 people by religion 314 from Roman Catholic Church, 59 from None, 12 from Calvinist Church, 12 from Not found out, 5 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 1 from Buddhism.
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): 1761-1896 (parish B)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1769-1858 (parish B)
See also
References
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- ^ "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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- ^ "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.