Hnúšťa
Town in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia
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Hnúšťa (ⓘ; Hungarian: Nyustya) is a town and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia. It is the birthplace of the well-known 19th-century Slovak writer and member of the Štúr generation, Ján Francisci-Rimavský. He is commemorated by a statue and a plaque near the town's main square.
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| Coordinates: 48°34′24″N 19°57′14″E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Rimavská Sobota District |
| First mentioned | 1334 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roman Lebeda |
| Area | |
• Total | 68.04 km2 (26.27 sq mi) |
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| Elevation | 389 m (1,276 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 6,386 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 981 01[2] |
| Area code | +421 47[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RS |
| Website | mesto.hnusta.sk |
History
The town was first mentioned in 1334.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 389 metres (1,276 ft)[2] and covers an area of 68.04 km2 (26.27 sq mi) (2025).[1]
It is located in the Slovenské rudohorie mountains, in the Rimava river valley near Rimavská Sobota.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 7484 | 7513 | 7611 | 6386 |
| Difference | +0.38% | +1.30% | −16.09% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 6436 | 6386 |
| Difference | −0.77% |
It has a population of 6386 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 6762 people by ethnicity 6106 as Slovak, 584 as Not found out, 146 as Romani, 60 as Hungarian, 31 as Czech, 8 as Rusyn, 7 as Chinese, 6 as Russian, 5 as Vietnamese, 5 as Other, 4 as Turkish, 4 as German, 3 as Ukrainian, 3 as Romanian, 2 as Polish, 2 as English, 1 as Serbian, 1 as Austrian, 1 as Moravian and 1 as Albanian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| None | 2885 | 42.66% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 1653 | 24.45% |
| Not found out | 1140 | 16.86% |
| Evangelical Church | 885 | 13.09% |
| Total | 6762 |
In year 2021 was 6762 people by religion 2885 from None, 1653 from Roman Catholic Church, 1140 from Not found out, 885 from Evangelical Church, 48 from Greek Catholic Church, 20 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 19 from Baptists Church, 16 from United Methodist Church, 15 from Calvinist Church, 13 from Ad hoc movements, 11 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 10 from Buddhism, 8 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 8 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 8 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 6 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from Islam, 5 from Other, 3 from Apostolic Church, 2 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Jewish community and 1 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Economy
A factory for the production of chemicals was one of the main employers in Hnúšťa region. Now several middle sized companies are located in the town industrial park. The local shopping center attract visitors from neighbouring villages.
Notable people
- Ján Francisci-Rimavský, Slovak poet, member of Štúr generation
- Ľudovít Kaník, politician[11]
Twin towns — sister cities
Dobruška, Czech Republic
Lwówek Śląski, Poland
