Bánovce nad Ondavou
Village and municipality in Slovakia
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Bánovce nad Ondavou (Hungarian: Bánóc) is a village and municipality in the Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.
Bánovce nad Ondavou
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| Coordinates: 48.68°N 21.82°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Michalovce District |
| First mentioned | 1326 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.23 km2 (4.72 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 692 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 720 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 56[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MI |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1326. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Zemplén County within the Kingdom of Hungary.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 110 metres (360 ft)[2] and covers an area of 12.23 km2 (4.72 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 751 | 762 | 730 | 692 |
| Difference | +1.46% | −4.19% | −5.20% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 701 | 692 |
| Difference | −1.28% |
It has a population of 692 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 697 people by ethnicity 679 as Slovak, 13 as Not found out, 9 as Rusyn, 5 as Czech, 4 as Romani, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as German.
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 | 50.07% |
| Calvinist Church | 111 | 15.93% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 88 | 12.63% |
| Evangelical Church | 55 | 7.89% |
| None | 52 | 7.46% |
| Not found out | 21 | 3.01% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 17 | 2.44% |
| Total | 697 |
In year 2021 was 697 people by religion 349 from Roman Catholic Church, 111 from Calvinist Church, 88 from Greek Catholic Church, 55 from Evangelical Church, 52 from None, 21 from Not found out, 17 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Other and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Government
The village relies on the tax and district offices, and fire brigade at Michalovce and relies on the police force and birth registry at Trhovište.
Economy
The village has a post office, and a food store.
Sports
The village has a football pitch.
Transport
The village has a railway station.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive in Prešov (Slovak: Štátny archív v Prešove).
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1790-1895(parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1804-1923(parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1895(parish B)
- Reformed church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1797-1895(parish A)
