Baďan
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Baďan
Bagyan | |
|---|---|
 Church in Baďan | |
 Flag | |
  Baďan Location of Baďan in the Banská Bystrica Region  Baďan Location of Baďan in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°20′N 18°50′E / 48.33°N 18.84°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Banská Štiavnica District |
| First mentioned | 1262 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ľubica Kuková (SMER-SD, HLAS-SD, SNS) |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.10 km2 (5.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 401 m (1,316 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 147 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 969 75[2] |
| Area code | +421 45[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BS |
| Website | www |
Baďan (earlier also Baďany; Hungarian: Bagyan) is a village and municipality in the Banská Štiavnica District, in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
The municipality lies at an altitude of 401 metres (1,316 ft)[2] and covers an area of 15.10 km2 (5.83 sq mi) (2025).[4]
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1262. Originally it belonged to the Archbishopric of Esztergom, however King Béla IV gave the village to Bzovík Castle.
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): 1720-1908
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1829-1937 (parish A)
- Census records 1869 of Badan are not available at the state archive.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 231 | 220 | 195 | 147 |
| Difference | −4.76% | −11.36% | −24.61% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 148 | 147 |
| Difference | −0.67% |
It has a population of 147 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 127 | 76.04% |
| Romani | 35 | 20.95% |
| Not found out | 5 | 2.99% |
| Total | 167 |
In year 2021 was 167 people by ethnicity 127 as Slovak, 35 as Romani and 5 as Not found out.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church | 67 | 40.12% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 49 | 29.34% |
| None | 46 | 27.54% |
| Not found out | 5 | 2.99% |
| Total | 167 |
In year 2021 was 167 people by religion 67 from Evangelical Church, 49 from Roman Catholic Church, 46 from None and 5 from Not found out.
