Dolná Trnávka
Municipality in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia
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Dolná Trnávka (Hungarian: Alsótárnok) is a village and municipality in Žiar nad Hronom District in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.
Dolná Trnávka
Alsótárnok | |
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  Dolná Trnávka Location of Dolná Trnávka in the Banská Bystrica Region  Dolná Trnávka Location of Dolná Trnávka in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48.57°N 18.80°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Žiar nad Hronom District |
| First mentioned | 1388 |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.84 km2 (1.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 238 m (781 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 347 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 966 21[2] |
| Area code | +421 45[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZH |
| Website | www |
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 238 metres (781 ft)[2] and covers an area of 2.84 km2 (1.10 sq mi) (2025).[4]
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1338 (Thornoka Inferior). It belonged to Šašov and after to Banská Štiavnica’s Mine Chamber.
Municipality
Since 2015 Dolná Trnávka is headed by Katarína Lajčiaková, who ran for mayor as an independent candidate.[5] After 2018 elections, council consists of 5 councillors - two of them ran as independent candidates, two ran for ĽSNS and one ran for KDH.[6]
In 2021, the municipality separates 75.7% of its municipal waste for recycling.[7]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 340 | 359 | 347 | 347 |
| Difference | +5.58% | −3.34% | +0% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 356 | 347 |
| Difference | −2.52% |
It has a population of 347 people (31 December 2025).[9]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 332 people by ethnicity 329 as Slovak, 4 as Not found out, 1 as Rusyn 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 275 | 82.83% |
| None | 50 | 15.06% |
| Not found out | 4 | 1.2% |
| Total | 332 |
In year 2021 was 332 people by religion 275 from Roman Catholic Church, 50 from None, 4 from Not found out, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Greek Catholic Church and 1 from Evangelical Church.
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): 1671-1896 (parish B)
