Devičie
Municipality in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia
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Devičie (Hungarian: Devicse) is a village and municipality in the Krupina District of the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia. Mayor is Roman Lenhard.
Devičie
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| Coordinates: 48.32°N 19.03°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Krupina District |
| First mentioned | 1256 |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.06 km2 (5.43 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 254 m (833 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 294 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 962 65[2] |
| Area code | +421 45[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KA |
| Website | devicie-obec |
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 254 metres (833 ft)[2] and covers an area of 14.06 km2 (5.43 sq mi) (2025).[1]
History
Settlements from the Bronze Age and Thracian and Hallstatt finds have been made here.
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1256 when King Béla IV resettled persons from Devičie to Hontianske Nemce. In the 16th century it belonged to Čabraď castle (Kőváry and Terjény families).
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 268 | 285 | 299 | 294 |
| Difference | +6.34% | +4.91% | −1.67% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 302 | 294 |
| Difference | −2.64% |
It has a population of 294 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 305 people by ethnicity 301 as Slovak, 4 as Not found out, 1 as Russian and 1 as French.
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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| Evangelical Church | 124 | 40.66% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 121 | 39.67% |
| None | 51 | 16.72% |
| Total | 305 |
In year 2021 was 305 people by religion 124 from Evangelical Church, 121 from Roman Catholic Church, 51 from None, 3 from Not found out, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Other and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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): 1828-1895 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1786-1895 (parish A)
