Dekýš
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Dekýš Location of Dekýš in the Banská Bystrica Region Dekýš Location of Dekýš in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°24′N 18°46′E / 48.40°N 18.77°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Banská Štiavnica District |
| First mentioned | 1270 |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.82 km2 (6.88 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 471 m (1,545 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 186 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 969 01[3] |
| Area code | +421 45[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BS |
| Website | www |
Dekýš (1920–1927: Ďekýš) is a village and municipality in Banská Štiavnica District, in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 471 metres (1,545 ft)[3] and covers an area of 17.82 km2 (6.88 sq mi) (2024).[4]
History
Settlements from the Paleolithic period and from the Roman period have been excavated here.
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1270 (1270 Gukes, 1388 Gykys). In 1388 it belonged to Levice town and later on to the Mining Chamber. In 1944 men of age from 16 to 40 years were deported to Germany.
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): 1743-1896 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1829-1952 (parish B)
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 261 | 240 | 202 | 186 |
| Difference | −8.04% | −15.83% | −7.92% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 186 | 186 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 186 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 193 | 100% |
| Total | 193 |
In year 2021 was 193 people by ethnicity 193 as Slovak and 1 as Not found out.
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 | 161 | 83.42% |
| None | 18 | 9.33% |
| Evangelical Church | 8 | 4.15% |
| Not found out | 4 | 2.07% |
| Total | 193 |
In year 2021 was 193 people by religion 161 from Roman Catholic Church, 18 from None, 8 from Evangelical Church, 4 from Not found out, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses and 1 from Hinduism.
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.
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