Brodzany
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Brodzany Location of Brodzany in the Trenčín Region Brodzany Location of Brodzany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°36′N 18°21′E / 48.60°N 18.35°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Trenčín Region |
| District | Partizánske District |
| First mentioned | 1293 |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.29 km2 (7.06 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 192 m (630 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 884 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 958 42[3] |
| Area code | +421 38[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PE |
| Website | www |
Brodzany (Hungarian: Brogyán) is a village and municipality in Partizánske District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1293.
One of the owners – Duke Elimar of Oldenburg, husband of great Russian poet Alexandre Pushkin's niece. Now in Brodzany castle is Pushkin museum.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 192 metres (630 ft)[3] and covers an area of 18.29 km2 (7.06 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 796 | 797 | 847 | 884 |
| Difference | +0.12% | +6.27% | +4.36% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 890 | 884 |
| Difference | −0.67% |
It has a population of 884 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 846 | 96.35% |
| Not found out | 28 | 3.18% |
| Total | 878 |
In year 2021 was 878 people by ethnicity 846 as Slovak, 28 as Not found out, 7 as Czech, 1 as Romani, 1 as Russian, 1 as Romanian, 1 as Moravian and 1 as Hungarian.
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 | 652 | 74.26% |
| None | 177 | 20.16% |
| Not found out | 24 | 2.73% |
| Evangelical Church | 10 | 1.14% |
| Total | 878 |
In year 2021 was 878 people by religion 652 from Roman Catholic Church, 177 from None, 24 from Not found out, 10 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Other, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Greek Catholic Church and 1 from Buddhism.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1766–1952 (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.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ 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. 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.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ "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 Brodzany at Wikimedia Commons