Braväcovo
Braväcovo
Baracka | |
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Braväcovo Location of Braväcovo in the Banská Bystrica Region Braväcovo Location of Braväcovo in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°50′N 19°44′E / 48.83°N 19.73°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Brezno District |
| First mentioned | 1630 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Peter Baliak |
| Area | |
• Total | 29.40 km2 (11.35 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 610 m (2,000 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 647 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 976 64[3] |
| Area code | +421 48[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BR |
| Website | www |
Braväcovo (until World War II Bravacovo; Hungarian: Baracka) is a village and municipality in Brezno District, in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 610 metres (2,000 ft)[3] and covers an area of 29.40 km2 (11.35 sq mi) (2024).[4]
History
The village arose in the 16th century as a settlement within Beňuš. It was founded by German miners and Polish coalmakers. In 1808 it was mentioned as a shepherds colony in the Horehronie Region.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 745 | 727 | 694 | 647 |
| Difference | −2.41% | −4.53% | −6.77% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 649 | 647 |
| Difference | −0.30% |
It has a population of 647 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 659 | 96.91% |
| Not found out | 17 | 2.5% |
| Total | 680 |
In year 2021 was 680 people by ethnicity 659 as Slovak, 17 as Not found out, 3 as Czech, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Romani, 1 as Moravian 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 they have permanent residence there (they 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 | 503 | 73.97% |
| None | 130 | 19.12% |
| Not found out | 15 | 2.21% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 12 | 1.76% |
| Evangelical Church | 8 | 1.18% |
| Total | 680 |
In year 2021 was 680 people by religion 503 from Roman Catholic Church, 130 from None, 15 from Not found out, 12 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 8 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Other, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Calvinist Church and 1 from Seventh-day Adventist 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): 1786-1896 (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.
- ^ "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
- https://web.archive.org/web/20070513023228/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- http://www.bravacovo.host.sk
- Surnames of living people in Bravacovo