Tajov
Tajov
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Tajov Location of Tajov in the Banská Bystrica Region Tajov Location of Tajov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°45′N 19°04′E / 48.75°N 19.07°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Banská Bystrica District |
| First mentioned | 1544 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ladislav Surovčík |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.28 km2 (3.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 478 m (1,568 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 661 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 976 34[3] |
| Area code | +421 48[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BB |
| Website | www |
Tajov (Hungarian: Tajó) is a village and municipality in Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.[4]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1495.[1]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 478 metres (1,568 ft)[3] and covers an area of 9.28 km2 (3.58 sq mi) (2024).[5] It is situated on outskirts of Banská Bystrica, under the Kremnica Mountains.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 391 | 504 | 598 | 661 |
| Difference | +28.90% | +18.65% | +10.53% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 672 | 661 |
| Difference | −1.63% |
It has a population of 661 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 645 | 96.55% |
| Not found out | 9 | 1.34% |
| Czech | 8 | 1.19% |
| Total | 668 |
In year 2021 was 668 people by ethnicity 645 as Slovak, 9 as Not found out, 8 as Czech, 6 as Other, 4 as German, 3 as Ukrainian, 3 as Canadian, 2 as Russian, 2 as Austrian, 2 as Bulgarian, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Serbian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 360 | 53.89% |
| None | 243 | 36.38% |
| Evangelical Church | 26 | 3.89% |
| Not found out | 20 | 2.99% |
| Total | 668 |
In year 2021 was 668 people by religion 360 from Roman Catholic Church, 243 from None, 26 from Evangelical Church, 20 from Not found out, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Other, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Buddhism, 2 from Baptists Church, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Church of the Brethren.
Famous people
- Vratislav Greško, football player
- Jozef Murgaš, inventor, pioneer of radiotelegraphy
- Jozef Gregor-Tajovský, writer and playwright[11]
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.
- ^ "Tajov - Okres Banská Bystrica - E-OBCE.sk".
- ^ "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.
- ^ "História a súčasnosť obce" [Past and Present of the Village]. tajov.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 24 April 2021.