Budikovany
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Budikovany
Bugyikfala | |
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 Lutheran church | |
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  Budikovany Location of Budikovany in the Banská Bystrica Region  Budikovany Location of Budikovany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°29′N 20°06′E / 48.48°N 20.10°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Rimavská Sobota District |
| First mentioned | 1301 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.33 km2 (1.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 221 m (725 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 62 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 980 23[2] |
| Area code | +421 47[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RS |
| Website | budikovany |
Budikovany (Hungarian: Bugyikfala) is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia.[4] Village is situated on the north-east shore of Teplý Vrch (warm hill) lake where river Blh and Drienok creek meet. Today it is a small farming village and a popular place for visitors and outdoors enthusiasts. The village now profits from the proximity of Teplý vrch lake.
The municipality lies at an altitude of 221 metres (725 ft)[2] and covers an area of 3.33 km2 (1.29 sq mi) (2025).[5]
History
In the 18th century the village was the property of Muráň castle owners, In 1773 had Budikovany 41 homesteads, in 1828 36 houses. Locals had been engaged in agriculture, wax production, weaving, and fruit growing.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 67 | 56 | 61 | 62 |
| Difference | −16.41% | +8.92% | +1.63% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 66 | 62 |
| Difference | −6.06% |
It has a population of 62 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 59 | 95.16% |
| Hungarian | 4 | 6.45% |
| Romani | 1 | 1.61% |
| Russian | 1 | 1.61% |
| Not found out | 1 | 1.61% |
| Total | 62 |
In year 2021 was 62 people by ethnicity 59 as Slovak, 4 as Hungarian, 1 as Romani, 1 as Russian and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 29 | 46.77% |
| None | 22 | 35.48% |
| Evangelical Church | 8 | 12.9% |
| Not found out | 1 | 1.61% |
| Buddhism | 1 | 1.61% |
| Ad hoc movements | 1 | 1.61% |
| Total | 62 |
In year 2021 was 62 people by religion 29 from Roman Catholic Church, 22 from None, 8 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Not found out, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
