Dolný Harmanec
Dolný Harmanec
Alsóhermánd | |
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Dolný Harmanec Location of Dolný Harmanec in the Banská Bystrica Region Dolný Harmanec Location of Dolný Harmanec in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°49′N 19°02′E / 48.82°N 19.03°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Banská Bystrica District |
| First mentioned | 1540 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alena Necpalová |
| Area | |
• Total | 44.29 km2 (17.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 484 m (1,588 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 264 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 976 03[3] |
| Area code | +421 48[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BB |
| Website | www |
Dolný Harmanec (German: Klein Hermans, Unter Hermanetz; Hungarian: Alsóhermánd) is a village and municipality of the Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia. It has a population of 204 people.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 484 metres (1,588 ft)[3] and covers an area of 44.29 km2 (17.10 sq mi) (2024).[4]
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1540 (Hermans) as a mining settlement belonging to Banská Bystrica. After on, it belonged to the Thurzo family and to rich merchants Fugger. Later on, it belonged to Banská Bystrica again.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 187 | 204 | 246 | 264 |
| Difference | +9.09% | +20.58% | +7.31% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 269 | 264 |
| Difference | −1.85% |
It has a population of 264 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 254 | 97.31% |
| Not found out | 4 | 1.53% |
| Czech | 3 | 1.14% |
| Total | 261 |
In year 2021 was 261 people by ethnicity 254 as Slovak, 4 as Not found out, 3 as Czech and 2 as Romani.
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 | 140 | 53.64% |
| None | 92 | 35.25% |
| Evangelical Church | 16 | 6.13% |
| Not found out | 3 | 1.15% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 3 | 1.15% |
| Total | 261 |
In year 2021 was 261 people by religion 140 from Roman Catholic Church, 92 from None, 16 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Not found out, 3 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Other, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Sights
The village is located close to the Harmanec Cave.
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.