Nová Baňa
Nová Baňa
Újbánya | |
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Town Hall in Nová Baňa | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Nová Baňa Location of Nová Baňa in the Banská Bystrica Region Nová Baňa Location of Nová Baňa in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°25′N 18°38′E / 48.42°N 18.64°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Žarnovica District |
| First mentioned | 1337 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Branislav Jaďuď |
| Area | |
• Total | 61.25 km2 (23.65 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 442 m (1,450 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 6,841 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 968 01[3] |
| Area code | +421 45[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZC |
| Website | www |
Nová Baňa (German: Königsberg; Hungarian: Újbánya) is a town in the west of central Slovakia and the largest town of the Žarnovica District, located in the Banská Bystrica Region.
Etymology
The original name of Nová Baňa was Štiavnica - derived from the still existing spring water (Slovak: šťava, štiavnica resp. ščevnica - "acid water").[4] The town was first mentioned as nova montanya Schewnyche (1337). The Slovak name was adopted also by German colonists (Schennych, Sewniche). Contemporary description noua montanya regis (new royal mine) became the basis of newer Slovak (Nová Baňa), German (Königsberg) and Hungarian name (Újbánya). In the mid-14th century, the new name became dominant probably to distinguish the town from Banská Štiavnica.[4]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 442 metres (1,450 ft)[3] and covers an area of 61.25 km2 (23.65 sq mi) (2024).[5]
Nová Baňa lies in right bank of Hron river. Nová Baňa region is surrounded by a ring of volcanic mountains (Štiavnica Mountains on the east, Pohronský Inovec on the south-west and Vtáčnik on the north-west). Seven kilometers from Nová Baňa, close by the village Tekovská Breznica, is the youngest volcano in Central Europe called Putikov vŕšok.
History
Early settlement of the area is documented by old Slavonic hillfort Zámčisko built on the place of older Hallstatt hillfort. In the late 13th century, there was probably not any more significant village but dispersed Slovak settlements.[6] Later, the burghers from Kremnica and Pukanec settled here, because gold was discovered in the area. In 1345 Nová Baňa became a "free royal mining town". The German "guests" had an important role in the development and administration of the town (almost all recorded names of mayors and members of the town council are exclusively German).[6] In the 15th century, the town became less attractive for German miners because of the decline of the mining activities. Thereafter, Slovaks strengthen their position in the town and began to participate in the administration. The mines were closed down in 1887.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 6,259 | — |
| 1980 | 6,989 | +11.7% |
| 1991 | 7,400 | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 7,505 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 7,551 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 7,007 | −7.2% |
| Source: Censuses[7][8] | ||
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 8606 | 7485 | 7529 | 6841 |
| Difference | −13.02% | +0.58% | −9.13% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 6858 | 6841 |
| Difference | −0.24% |
It has a population of 6841 people (31 December 2024).[10]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 6553 | 93.52% |
| Not found out | 382 | 5.45% |
| Total | 7007 |
In year 2021 was 7007 people by ethnicity 6553 as Slovak, 382 as Not found out, 46 as Other, 39 as Ukrainian, 38 as Czech, 21 as Hungarian, 14 as Romani, 12 as Russian, 8 as Rusyn, 8 as German, 7 as Polish, 6 as Chinese, 3 as Turkish, 3 as Italian, 2 as Vietnamese, 1 as Irish, 1 as Austrian, 1 as Moravian, 1 as Canadian, 1 as French and 1 as English.
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 | 4878 | 69.62% |
| None | 1449 | 20.68% |
| Not found out | 383 | 5.47% |
| Total | 7007 |
In year 2021 was 7007 people by religion 4878 from Roman Catholic Church, 1449 from None, 383 from Not found out, 57 from Greek Catholic Church, 55 from Evangelical Church, 40 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 39 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 29 from Ad hoc movements, 23 from Other, 21 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 11 from Buddhism, 8 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 5 from Calvinist Church, 4 from Islam, 3 from Apostolic Church and 2 from Jewish community.
Twin towns — sister cities
Nová Baňa is twinned with:[14]
References
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- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ a b Štefánik, Martin; Lukačka, Ján, eds. (2010). Lexikón stredovekých miest na Slovensku [Lexicon of Medieval Towns in Slovakia] (PDF) (in Slovak). Bratislava: Historický ústav SAV. p. 294. ISBN 978-80-89396-11-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-03-02. Retrieved 2016-11-02.
- ^ "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 Štefánik & Lukačka 2010, p. 295.
- ^ "Statistical lexikon of municipalities 1970-2011" (PDF) (in Slovak).
- ^ "Census 2021 - Population - Basic results". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2021-01-01.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Partnerské mestá". bytca.sk (in Slovak). Nová Baňa. Retrieved 2019-09-08.