Ábelová
Ábelová
Ábelfalva | |
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  Ábelová Location of Ábelová in the Banská Bystrica Region  Ábelová Location of Ábelová in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°25′N 19°26′E / 48.42°N 19.43°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Lučenec District |
| First mentioned | 1275 |
| Area | |
• Total | 52.17 km2 (20.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 445 m (1,460 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 213 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 985 13[3] |
| Area code | +421 47[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | LC |
| Website | abelova |
Ábelová (earlier also Abelová, Jabelová; Hungarian: Ábelfalva, before 1907 Abellehota, before 1873 Abelova) is a village and municipality in the Lučenec District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 445 metres (1,460 ft)[3] and covers an area of 52.17 km2 (20.14 sq mi) (2024).[4]
History
The village arose in the early 13th century. In historical records, it was first mentioned in 1275 (Abelfeuld). It belonged to Halič and until the 16th century partly also to Divín.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 300 | 248 | 232 | 213 |
| Difference | −17.33% | −6.45% | −8.18% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 217 | 213 |
| Difference | −1.84% |
It has a population of 213 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 194 | 88.58% |
| Not found out | 21 | 9.58% |
| Romani | 5 | 2.28% |
| Other | 3 | 1.36% |
| Total | 219 |
In year 2021 was 219 people by ethnicity 194 as Slovak, 21 as Not found out, 5 as Romani, 3 as Other, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Czech and 1 as Rusyn.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| None | 83 | 37.9% |
| Evangelical Church | 65 | 29.68% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 44 | 20.09% |
| Not found out | 21 | 9.59% |
| Total | 219 |
In year 2021 was 219 people by religion 83 from None, 65 from Evangelical Church, 44 from Roman Catholic Church, 21 from Not found out, 2 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Baptists Church, 1 from Calvinist Church and 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive in Banská Bystrica (Slovak: Štátny archív v Banskej Bystrici).
- Roman Catholic church records(births/marriages/deaths): 1755-1898
- Lutheran church records(births/marriages/deaths): 1736-1895 (parish A)
- Census records 1869 of Abelova are not available at the state archive.
See also
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.
External links
Media related to Ábelová at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- http://www.e-obce.sk/obec/abelova/abelova.html
- Surnames of living people in Abelova
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