Vyhne
Vyhne
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Vyhne Location of Vyhne in the Banská Bystrica Region Vyhne Location of Vyhne in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°30′N 18°48′E / 48.50°N 18.80°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Žiar nad Hronom District |
| First mentioned | 1326 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Martina Kmeťová (Independent) |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.34 km2 (7.08 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 344 m (1,129 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,117 |
| Population by ethnicity (2021) | |
| • Slovak | 96.3% |
| • Czech | 0.9% |
| • Hungarian | 0.4% |
| • German | 0.4% |
| • Russian | 0.4% |
| • Other | 0.5% |
| • Unreported | 2.9% |
| Population by religion (2021) | |
| • Roman Catholicism | 60.5% |
| • Lutheranism | 2% |
| • Greek Catholicism | 0.4% |
| • Judaism | 0.1% |
| • Hinduism | 0.1% |
| • Others | 2.4% |
| • Non-religious | 30.9% |
| • Unreported | 3.7% |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 966 02[3] |
| Area code | +421 45[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZH |
| Website | www |
Vyhne (Hungarian: Vihnye) is a village in the Žiar nad Hronom District, which is part of the Banská Bystrica Region in central Slovakia.
Geography
Vyhne is located in the Štiavnické vrchy mountains, near the historic town of Banská Štiavnica. A nature reserve called Kamenné more ("Rocky Sea") lies near the village. The municipality lies at an altitude of 344 metres (1,129 ft)[3] and covers an area of 18.34 km2 (7.08 sq mi) (2024).[7]
History
Vyhne was first mentioned in 1256. The oldest still working brewery in Slovakia was founded there by the Knights Templar in 1473. During WWII, several hundred of Jews worked in the Vyhne labor camp.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1515 | 1341 | 1227 | 1117 |
| Difference | −11.48% | −8.50% | −8.96% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1117 | 1117 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 1117 people (31 December 2024).[9]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1107 | 96.34% |
| Not found out | 33 | 2.87% |
| Total | 1149 |
In year 2021 was 1149 people by ethnicity 1107 as Slovak, 33 as Not found out, 10 as Czech, 5 as Russian, 5 as Hungarian, 4 as German, 3 as Other, 2 as Romani, 1 as Romanian and 1 as Moravian.
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 | 695 | 60.49% |
| None | 355 | 30.9% |
| Not found out | 42 | 3.66% |
| Evangelical Church | 23 | 2% |
| Ad hoc movements | 19 | 1.65% |
| Total | 1149 |
In year 2021 was 1149 people by religion 695 from Roman Catholic Church, 355 from None, 42 from Not found out, 23 from Evangelical Church, 19 from Ad hoc movements, 4 from Other, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses and 1 from Hinduism.
In 2004, the village had a population of 1,341. According to the census in 2001, 98.2% of inhabitants were Slovaks. The Roman Catholicism is the most popular religion (79%), but there is also a significant number of atheists (12.7%) living in the village.
Spa
The spa using the hot springs in Vyhne is dated to the 14th century. Developed by the capital from the nearby affluent city of Banská Štiavnica, it has attracted many famous visitors, such as Prince Francis II Rákóczi and writer Mór Jókai. The spa was devastated by World War II. A water park called the Water Paradise (Vodný raj) is operating since June 2007.
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.
- ^ SODB - Vyhne, 2021
- ^ Represents the share of population reporting each nationality as first or second choice.
- ^ "SODB2021 - Obyvatelia - Základné výsledky".
- ^ "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.
External links
- Official website of Vyhne (in Slovak)