Krokava
Krokava
Kopárhegy | |
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Krokava Location of Krokava in the Banská Bystrica Region Krokava Location of Krokava in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°38′N 20°02′E / 48.63°N 20.03°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Rimavská Sobota District |
| First mentioned | 1427 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.40 km2 (4.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 787 m (2,582 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 18 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 982 67[3] |
| Area code | +421 47[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RS |
| Website | www |
Krokava (Hungarian: Kopárhegy) is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia. Originally a shepherd settlement, locals later engaged in raising cattle and weaving. One of the most notable attractions of Krokava is the village belfry.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 787 metres (2,582 ft)[3] and covers an area of 10.40 km2 (4.02 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 35 | 34 | 29 | 18 |
| Difference | −2.85% | −14.70% | −37.93% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 18 | 18 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 18 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 21 | 91.3% |
| Not found out | 1 | 4.34% |
| Hungarian | 1 | 4.34% |
| Total | 23 |
In year 2021 was 23 people by ethnicity 21 as Slovak, 1 as Not found out and 1 as Hungarian.
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 | 12 | 52.17% |
| Evangelical Church | 9 | 39.13% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 1 | 4.35% |
| Not found out | 1 | 4.35% |
| Total | 23 |
In year 2021 was 23 people by religion 12 from None, 9 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Roman Catholic Church and 1 from Not found out.
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 Krokava at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- https://web.archive.org/web/20160803222630/http://krokava.e-obce.sk/