Krásnohorské Podhradie
Krásnohorské Podhradie
Krasznahorkaváralja | |
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Krásnohorské Podhradie Location of Krásnohorské Podhradie in the Košice Region Krásnohorské Podhradie Location of Krásnohorské Podhradie in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°39′N 20°36′E / 48.65°N 20.60°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice Region |
| District | Rožňava District |
| First mentioned | 1322 |
| Area | |
• Total | 23.19 km2 (8.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 354 m (1,161 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,832 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 494 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 58[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RV |
| Website | www |
Krásnohorské Podhradie (Hungarian: Krasznahorkaváralja) is a village and municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of middle-eastern Slovakia.
The town has a relative Hungarian majority and a Slovak and Roma minority [1] Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine. The town is dominated by its namesake, the iconic Castle of Krásna Hôrka.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1322. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Krásnohorské Podhradie was part of Gömör and Kishont County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1938 to 1945, it was again part of Hungary as a result of the First Vienna Award.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 354 metres (1,161 ft)[3] and covers an area of 23.19 km2 (8.95 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 2068 | 2476 | 2634 | 2832 |
| Difference | +19.72% | +6.38% | +7.51% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2822 | 2832 |
| Difference | +0.35% |
It has a population of 2832 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1165 | 41.71% |
| Hungarian | 840 | 30.07% |
| Romani | 721 | 25.81% |
| Not found out | 245 | 8.77% |
| Total | 2793 |
In year 2021 was 2793 people by ethnicity 1165 as Slovak, 840 as Hungarian, 721 as Romani, 245 as Not found out, 21 as Czech, 5 as Other, 2 as Rusyn, 1 as Vietnamese, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Russian, 1 as Polish, 1 as German and 1 as French.
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 | 1528 | 54.71% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 760 | 27.21% |
| Not found out | 221 | 7.91% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 95 | 3.4% |
| Evangelical Church | 54 | 1.93% |
| Calvinist Church | 47 | 1.68% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 28 | 1% |
| Total | 2793 |
In year 2021 was 2793 people by religion 1528 from None, 760 from Roman Catholic Church, 221 from Not found out, 95 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 54 from Evangelical Church, 47 from Calvinist Church, 28 from Greek Catholic Church, 27 from Apostolic Church, 11 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 5 from Other, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Buddhism, 2 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from United Methodist Church.
Culture
The village has a public library, a football pitch, and an iconic Andrássy Castle of Krásna Hôrka. The castle was burned down in 2012.[10]
Gallery
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.
- ^ (in Slovak)http://roznava.korzar.sme.sk/c/6293781/poziar-znicil-hrad-krasna-horka.html
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