Čekovce
Municipality in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia
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Čekovce (Hungarian: Csákóc) is a village and municipality in the Krupina District of the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
Čekovce
Csákóc | |
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  Čekovce Location of Čekovce in the Banská Bystrica Region  Čekovce Location of Čekovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48.35°N 19.13°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Krupina District |
| First mentioned | 1391 |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.02 km2 (5.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 396 m (1,299 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 446 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 962 42[2] |
| Area code | +421 45[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KA |
| Website | www |
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 396 metres (1,299 ft)[2] and covers an area of 15.02 km2 (5.80 sq mi) (2025).[1]
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1391 (Cheke). It belonged to Bzovík, and in the 17th century to Esztergom' Seminary.
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): 1686-1895 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1757-1873 (parish B)
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 499 | 409 | 458 | 446 |
| Difference | −18.03% | +11.98% | −2.62% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 447 | 446 |
| Difference | −0.22% |
It has a population of 446 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 450 people by ethnicity 416 as Slovak, 19 as Not found out, 18 as Romani and 1 as Other.
Note on population: The difference values of population numbers in the table "Population statistic" and in the sections "Ethnicity" & "Religion" is caused by the use of various statistical methods.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 349 | 77.56% |
| Evangelical Church | 26 | 5.78% |
| None | 26 | 5.78% |
| Not found out | 22 | 4.89% |
| Calvinist Church | 17 | 3.78% |
| Total | 450 |
In year 2021 was 450 people by religion 349 from Roman Catholic Church, 26 from Evangelical Church, 26 from None, 22 from Not found out, 17 from Calvinist Church, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Other, 1 from Old Catholic Church and 1 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
