Belina
Belina
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Belina Location of Belina in the Banská Bystrica Region Belina Location of Belina in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°15′N 19°51′E / 48.25°N 19.85°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Lučenec District |
| First mentioned | 1240 |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.48 km2 (2.50 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 206 m (676 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 633 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 986 01[3] |
| Area code | +421 47[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | LC |
| Website | www |
Belina (before 1948 Beňa, Biena; Hungarian: Béna) is a village and municipality in the Lučenec District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 206 metres (676 ft)[3] and covers an area of 6.48 km2 (2.50 sq mi) (2025).[4]
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1371 (Bezin). The territory of the village however was first mentioned as terra Baldun in 1240. In 1371, it belonged to the knight Ratold, in the 15th century to the noble family Derencsény and in the late 16th century to the Lorántfy family.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 589 | 627 | 626 | 633 |
| Difference | +6.45% | −0.15% | +1.11% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 619 | 633 |
| Difference | +2.26% |
It has a population of 633 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 530 | 85.89% |
| Slovak | 93 | 15.07% |
| Romani | 83 | 13.45% |
| Not found out | 27 | 4.37% |
| Total | 617 |
In year 2021 was 617 people by ethnicity 530 as Hungarian, 93 as Slovak, 83 as Romani, 27 as Not found out and 2 as Czech.
Note on population: The difference values of population numbers in the table "Population statistic" and in the sections "Ethnicity" & "Religion" is caused by the use of various statistical methods.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 520 | 84.28% |
| Not found out | 41 | 6.65% |
| None | 28 | 4.54% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 13 | 2.11% |
| Total | 617 |
In year 2021 was 617 people by religion 520 from Roman Catholic Church, 41 from Not found out, 28 from None, 13 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 6 from Calvinist Church, 5 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Greek Catholic Church.
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): 1785-1897 (parish B)
See also
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
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- ^ 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. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
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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.