Gemerský Sad
Gemerský Sad
Gömörliget | |
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Gemerský Sad Location of Gemerský Sad in the Banská Bystrica Region Gemerský Sad Location of Gemerský Sad in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°35′N 20°19′E / 48.59°N 20.31°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Revúca District |
| First mentioned | 1258 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.16 km2 (4.70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 253 m (830 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 289 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 491 3[3] |
| Area code | +421 58[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RA |
| Website | www |
Gemerský Sad (Hungarian: Gömörliget) is a village and municipality in Revúca District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 253 metres (830 ft)[3] and covers an area of 12.16 km2 (4.70 sq mi) (2024).[4]
History
It arose in 1964 for the union of Mikolčany and Nováčany (Hungarian: Naszray) in one Municipality. Mikolčany was first mentioned in 1337 (1337 Mykoucha, 1340 Mykocha, 1351 Mykochan, 1486 Mykolchan) when it belonged to feudatoris Zachy. In 1427 King Ladislav established here some Székelys. In 1582 it was destroyed by Turks. Nováčany was first mentioned in 1258 (1258 Zahy, 1337 Noztre, 1427 Naztrad, 1486 Nostray, 1563 Nowaczan) when it belonged to local Lords Zahy. After it passed to Giczey local feudatories. From 1938 to 1945 both the villages were annexed by Hungary.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 337 | 317 | 302 | 289 |
| Difference | −5.93% | −4.73% | −4.30% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 296 | 289 |
| Difference | −2.36% |
It has a population of 289 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 171 | 57.19% |
| Hungarian | 122 | 40.8% |
| Romani | 15 | 5.01% |
| Not found out | 13 | 4.34% |
| Czech | 4 | 1.33% |
| Total | 299 |
In year 2021 was 299 people by ethnicity 171 as Slovak, 122 as Hungarian, 15 as Romani, 13 as Not found out and 4 as Czech.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| None | 99 | 33.11% |
| Calvinist Church | 92 | 30.77% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 54 | 18.06% |
| Evangelical Church | 26 | 8.7% |
| Not found out | 13 | 4.35% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 8 | 2.68% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 3 | 1% |
| Total | 299 |
In year 2021 was 299 people by religion 99 from None, 92 from Calvinist Church, 54 from Roman Catholic Church, 26 from Evangelical Church, 13 from Not found out, 8 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 3 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1779-1898 (parish B)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1763-1900 (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.
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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.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.