Žarnovica
Žarnovica
Zsarnóca | |
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Ruins of castle Revište in municipal district Revištské Podzámčie | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Žarnovica Location of Žarnovica in the Banská Bystrica Region Žarnovica Location of Žarnovica in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°29′N 18°43′E / 48.48°N 18.72°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Žarnovica District |
| First mentioned | 1332 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alena Kazimírová |
| Area | |
• Total | 30.39 km2 (11.73 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 252 m (827 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 5,576 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 966 81[3] |
| Area code | +421 45[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZC |
| Website | www |
Žarnovica (German: Scharnowitz; Hungarian: Zsarnóca) is a town and municipality in the Žarnovica District, Banská Bystrica Region in Slovakia. The town is situated in the Hron river valley. It has a population of around 6,000 people.
History
The first written mention about Žarnovica is dated to 1332.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 252 metres (827 ft)[3] and covers an area of 30.39 km2 (11.73 sq mi) (2024).[4] It is located in the Žiar Basin in central Slovakia, on the Hron River, between Vtáčnik and Štiavnické vrchy mountain ranges.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4,030 | — |
| 1980 | 4,669 | +15.9% |
| 1991 | 6,532 | +39.9% |
| 2001 | 6,596 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 6,490 | −1.6% |
| 2021 | 5,830 | −10.2% |
| Source: Censuses[5][6] | ||
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 6591 | 6522 | 6430 | 5576 |
| Difference | −1.04% | −1.41% | −13.28% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 5669 | 5576 |
| Difference | −1.64% |
It has a population of 5576 people (31 December 2024).[8]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 5326 | 91.35% |
| Not found out | 438 | 7.51% |
| Romani | 65 | 1.11% |
| Total | 5830 |
In year 2021 was 5830 people by ethnicity 5326 as Slovak, 438 as Not found out, 65 as Romani, 33 as Czech, 29 as Polish, 11 as Hungarian, 9 as Vietnamese, 9 as Other, 8 as Chinese, 4 as Rusyn, 4 as German, 3 as Russian, 3 as Moravian, 2 as Greek, 2 as English, 2 as Albanian, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as Austrian.
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 | 3635 | 62.35% |
| None | 1531 | 26.26% |
| Not found out | 452 | 7.75% |
| Evangelical Church | 81 | 1.39% |
| Total | 5830 |
In year 2021 was 5830 people by religion 3635 from Roman Catholic Church, 1531 from None, 452 from Not found out, 81 from Evangelical Church, 26 from Greek Catholic Church, 25 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 19 from Ad hoc movements, 14 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 10 from Buddhism, 8 from Other, 7 from Calvinist Church, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 4 from Islam, 3 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Hinduism, 1 from Church of the Brethren and 1 from Apostolic Church.
Sport
- Speedway Žarnovica is a motorcycle speedway venue in the centre of the town. It hosts major international events.[12]
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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Individual Speedway European Championship Challenge in Zarnovica (Slovakia)" (PDF). FIM. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
External links
- Municipal website (in Slovak)