Hnúšťa
Hnúšťa | |
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Town | |
 Lutheran church | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Hnúšťa Location of Hnúšťa in the Banská Bystrica Region  Hnúšťa Location of Hnúšťa in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°34′24″N 19°57′14″E / 48.57333°N 19.95389°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Rimavská Sobota District |
| First mentioned | 1334 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roman Lebeda |
| Area | |
• Total | 68.04 km2 (26.27 sq mi) |
| (2022) | |
| Elevation | 389 m (1,276 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 6,436 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 981 01[3] |
| Area code | +421 47[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RS |
| Website | mesto.hnusta.sk |
Hnúšťa (Hungarian: Nyustya) is a town and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia. It is the birthplace of the well-known 19th-century Slovak writer and member of the Štúr generation, Ján Francisci-Rimavský. He is commemorated by a statue and a plaque near the town's main square.
History
The town was first mentioned in 1334.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 389 metres (1,276 ft)[3] and covers an area of 68.04 km2 (26.27 sq mi) (2024).[4]
It is located in the Slovenské rudohorie mountains, in the Rimava river valley near Rimavská Sobota.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5,329 | — |
| 1980 | 6,282 | +17.9% |
| 1991 | 7,146 | +13.8% |
| 2001 | 7,557 | +5.8% |
| 2011 | 7,781 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 6,762 | −13.1% |
| Source: Censuses[5][6] | ||
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 7455 | 7558 | 7676 | 6436 |
| Difference | +1.38% | +1.56% | −16.15% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 6504 | 6436 |
| Difference | −1.04% |
It has a population of 6436 people (31 December 2024).[8]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 6106 | 90.29% |
| Not found out | 584 | 8.63% |
| Romani | 146 | 2.15% |
| Total | 6762 |
In year 2021 was 6762 people by ethnicity 6106 as Slovak, 584 as Not found out, 146 as Romani, 60 as Hungarian, 31 as Czech, 8 as Rusyn, 7 as Chinese, 6 as Russian, 5 as Vietnamese, 5 as Other, 4 as Turkish, 4 as German, 3 as Ukrainian, 3 as Romanian, 2 as Polish, 2 as English, 1 as Serbian, 1 as Austrian, 1 as Moravian and 1 as Albanian.
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 he has permanent residence there (he 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 | 2885 | 42.66% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 1653 | 24.45% |
| Not found out | 1140 | 16.86% |
| Evangelical Church | 885 | 13.09% |
| Total | 6762 |
In year 2021 was 6762 people by religion 2885 from None, 1653 from Roman Catholic Church, 1140 from Not found out, 885 from Evangelical Church, 48 from Greek Catholic Church, 20 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 19 from Baptists Church, 16 from United Methodist Church, 15 from Calvinist Church, 13 from Ad hoc movements, 11 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 10 from Buddhism, 8 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 8 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 8 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 6 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from Islam, 5 from Other, 3 from Apostolic Church, 2 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Jewish community and 1 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Economy
A factory for the production of chemicals was one of the main employers in Hnúšťa region. Now several middle sized companies are located in the town industrial park. The local shopping center attract visitors from neighbouring villages.
Notable people
- Ján Francisci-Rimavský, Slovak poet, member of Štúr generation
- Ľudovít Kaník, politician[12]
Twin towns — sister cities
Dobruška, Czech Republic
Lwówek Śląski, Poland
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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Explore Our Collection of Study Guides - eNotes.com".
- ^ "Partnerské mestá". město.hnusta.sk (in Slovak). Hnúšťa. Retrieved 2019-09-09.
External links
Media related to Hnúšťa at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (in Slovak)
- Surnames of living people in Hnusta
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