Dolné Zahorany
Village and municipality in Slovakia
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Dolné Zahorany (earlier: Maďarské Záhorany; Hungarian: Magyarhegymeg) is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
Dolné Zahorany
Magyarhegymeg | |
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Church of St. Michael the Archangel | |
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  Dolné Zahorany Location of Dolné Zahorany in the Banská Bystrica Region  Dolné Zahorany Location of Dolné Zahorany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48.35°N 19.92°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Rimavská Sobota District |
| First mentioned | 1341 |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.38 km2 (2.46 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 252 m (827 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 174 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 985 42[2] |
| Area code | +421 47[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RS |
| Website | dolnezahorany |
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 252 metres (827 ft)[2] and covers an area of 6.38 km2 (2.46 sq mi) (2025).[4]
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1341 (1341 Hegmuky, Hegmeg, 1427 Hegymeg). Originally, it was situated between Padarovce and Lukovištia. In 1566 it was completely destroyed by the Turks and later rebuilt at the current location.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 217 | 209 | 185 | 174 |
| Difference | −3.68% | −11.48% | −5.94% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 175 | 174 |
| Difference | −0.57% |
It has a population of 174 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 188 people by ethnicity 159 as Hungarian, 35 as Slovak, 10 as Not found out, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as Russian.
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 | 168 | 89.36% |
| None | 9 | 4.79% |
| Not found out | 6 | 3.19% |
| Evangelical Church | 2 | 1.06% |
| Total | 188 |
In year 2021 was 188 people by religion 168 from Roman Catholic Church, 9 from None, 6 from Not found out, 2 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Greek Catholic Church and 1 from Buddhism.
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): 1774–1873 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1767–1883 (parish B)
