Gelnica District
Gelnica District | |
|---|---|
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region (kraj) | Košice Region |
| Seat | Gelnica |
| Area | |
• Total | 584.33 km2 (225.61 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 31,787 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Telephone prefix | 053 |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | GL |
| Municipalities | 20 |
Gelnica (district) (Slovak: okres Gelnica, Hungarian: Gölnicbányai járás) is a district in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.[3] It was established in 1923. Between 1960–1996 the district has been a part of the Spišská Nová Ves District. Then, in 1996 the Gelnica District was established in its present borders. It is the district with the highest percentage of forest area in Slovakia, 74,6%. The district's center is its biggest town, Gelnica.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 30,034 | 31,006 | 31,504 | 31,787 |
| Difference | +3.23% | +1.60% | +0.89% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 31,736 | 31,787 |
| Difference | +0.16% |
It has a population of 31,787 people (31 December 2024).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 28,447 | 82.79% |
| Romani | 3500 | 10.18% |
| Not found out | 1401 | 4.07% |
| Rusyn | 403 | 1.17% |
| Total | 34,359 |
In year 2021 was 34,359 people by ethnicity 28,447 as Slovak, 3500 as Romani, 1401 as Not found out, 403 as Rusyn, 282 as German, 117 as Czech, 50 as Other, 46 as Ukrainian, 34 as Hungarian, 22 as Russian, 10 as Vietnamese, 9 as Polish, 6 as Chinese, 6 as English, 5 as Italian, 4 as Jewish, 4 as Turkish, 3 as Croatian, 2 as Romanian, 2 as Austrian, 2 as Canadian, 1 as Irish, 1 as Moravian, 1 as Greek and 1 as Albanian.
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 | 19,326 | 60.97% |
| None | 6074 | 19.16% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 2585 | 8.16% |
| Not found out | 2076 | 6.55% |
| Evangelical Church | 994 | 3.14% |
| Total | 31,698 |
In year 2021 was 31,698 people by religion 19,326 from Roman Catholic Church, 6074 from None, 2585 from Greek Catholic Church, 2076 from Not found out, 994 from Evangelical Church, 258 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 101 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 39 from Ad hoc movements, 38 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 37 from Calvinist Church, 32 from Other, 32 from Apostolic Church, 21 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 21 from Buddhism, 16 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 12 from Islam, 8 from United Methodist Church, 7 from Old Catholic Church, 7 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 6 from Baptists Church, 3 from Jewish community, 2 from Hinduism, 2 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church and 1 from Church of the Brethren.
Municipalities
| Municipality | Area [km2][9] | Population[10] |
|---|---|---|
| Gelnica | 57.66 | 5,775 |
| Helcmanovce | 12.85 | 1,364 |
| Henclová | 14.31 | 101 |
| Hrišovce | 7.95 | 280 |
| Jaklovce | 17.25 | 1,802 |
| Kluknava | 33.95 | 1,530 |
| Kojšov | 31.80 | 690 |
| Margecany | 17.61 | 1,833 |
| Mníšek nad Hnilcom | 39.41 | 1,830 |
| Nálepkovo | 55.58 | 3,861 |
| Prakovce | 31.90 | 3,184 |
| Richnava | 6.95 | 3,528 |
| Smolnícka Huta | 37.32 | 470 |
| Smolník | 68.97 | 944 |
| Stará Voda | 3.28 | 182 |
| Švedlár | 84.49 | 2,087 |
| Úhorná | 8.82 | 143 |
| Veľký Folkmár | 23.10 | 873 |
| Závadka | 22.42 | 634 |
| Žakarovce | 8.63 | 676 |
- Population and area values are current for year 2024.
See also
References
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