Hajnáčka
Hajnáčka
Ajnácskő | |
|---|---|
Main street of Hajnáčka | |
Location of Hajnáčka in the Banská Bystrica Region Location of Hajnáčka in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°13′N 19°58′E / 48.22°N 19.97°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | |
| District | Rimavská Sobota District |
| First mentioned | 1425 |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.66 km2 (9.91 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 224 m (735 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,168 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 980 33[3] |
| Area code | +421 47[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RS |
| Website | www |
Hajnáčka (formerly: Hajnacžka; German: Hajnatschko; Hungarian: Ajnácskő) is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 224 metres (735 ft)[3] and covers an area of 25.66 km2 (9.91 sq mi) (2024).[4]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1245 as Danuskue (1255 Kues, 1344 Anyaskw) when a big castle stood here. The village developed from the farmyard under the castle. It was always the seat of important feudal lords. In 1545 it was besieged by Turks. During the Turkish times the village was abandoned. In 1773 there were only 13 peasant farmers and some craftsmen living in the village. In 1828 there were 84 houses and 375 inhabitants. These people mainly lived from agriculture till 1945. From 1938 till 1944 Hajnáčka was part of Hungary.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1183 | 1197 | 1174 | 1168 |
| Difference | +1.18% | −1.92% | −0.51% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1165 | 1168 |
| Difference | +0.25% |
It has a population of 1168 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 905 | 79.45% |
| Slovak | 226 | 19.84% |
| Not found out | 67 | 5.88% |
| Romani | 31 | 2.72% |
| Total | 1139 |
In year 2021 was 1139 people by ethnicity 905 as Hungarian, 226 as Slovak, 67 as Not found out, 31 as Romani, 4 as Czech, 1 as Romanian and 1 as Other.
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 | 850 | 74.63% |
| None | 200 | 17.56% |
| Not found out | 40 | 3.51% |
| Calvinist Church | 22 | 1.93% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 12 | 1.05% |
| Total | 1139 |
In year 2021 was 1139 people by religion 850 from Roman Catholic Church, 200 from None, 40 from Not found out, 22 from Calvinist Church, 12 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 6 from Evangelical Church, 4 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 3 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Culture
Historical monuments in Hajnáčka include:
- Hajnáčka Castle ruins
- An 18th century chapel
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787-1898 (parish B)
Notable people
- Eva Rysová (1932-2023) - actress
See also
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
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- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.