Breziny
Municipality in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia
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Breziny (Hungarian: Zólyomberezna) is a village and municipality of the Zvolen District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
Breziny
Zólyomberezna | |
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  Breziny Location of Breziny in the Banská Bystrica Region  Breziny Location of Breziny in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48.52°N 19.10°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Zvolen District |
| First mentioned | 1808 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ján Šatara (Ind.) |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.48 km2 (2.12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 377 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 962 61[2] |
| Area code | +421 45[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZV |
| Website | www |
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 366 metres (1,201 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.48 km2 (2.12 sq mi) (2025).[4]
History
Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Breziny was part of Zólyom County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
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): 1786-1912 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1784-1860 (parish B)
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 310 | 326 | 367 | 377 |
| Difference | +5.16% | +12.57% | +2.72% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 377 | 377 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 377 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 371 people by ethnicity 343 as Slovak, 20 as Not found out, 5 as Romani, 2 as Czech, 2 as Romanian, 1 as German 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 |
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| Roman Catholic Church | 178 | 47.98% |
| None | 77 | 20.75% |
| Evangelical Church | 73 | 19.68% |
| Not found out | 28 | 7.55% |
| Apostolic Church | 5 | 1.35% |
| Total | 371 |
In year 2021 was 371 people by religion 178 from Roman Catholic Church, 77 from None, 73 from Evangelical Church, 28 from Not found out, 5 from Apostolic Church, 3 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Other, 2 from Ad hoc movements and 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality.
