Horné Strháre
Municipality in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia
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Horné Strháre (Hungarian: Felsőesztergály) is a village and municipality in the Veľký Krtíš District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia.
Horné Strháre
Felsőesztergály | |
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 Flag | |
  Horné Strháre Location of Horné Strháre in the Banská Bystrica Region  Horné Strháre Location of Horné Strháre in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48.27°N 19.37°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Veľký Krtíš District |
| First mentioned | 1243 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.76 km2 (4.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 244 m (801 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 257 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 991 04[2] |
| Area code | +421 47[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | VK |
| Website | www |
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 244 metres (801 ft)[2] and covers an area of 12.76 km2 (4.93 sq mi) (2025).[1]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1243 (Eztergur, Vzturgar), when it belonged to Hont Castle. After, it passed to Lords Kacsics and, in 1327, to Szécsényi. From 1554 to 1594 it was occupied by Turks. In the 17th century it belonged to Divín (Zichy) and Modrý Kameň (Balassa)
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 201 | 235 | 243 | 257 |
| Difference | +16.91% | +3.40% | +5.76% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 253 | 257 |
| Difference | +1.58% |
It has a population of 257 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 254 people by ethnicity 245 as Slovak, 5 as Not found out, 4 as Hungarian, 1 as Polish and 1 as Other.
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 | 123 | 48.43% |
| Evangelical Church | 93 | 36.61% |
| None | 32 | 12.6% |
| Not found out | 5 | 1.97% |
| Total | 254 |
In year 2021 was 254 people by religion 123 from Roman Catholic Church, 93 from Evangelical Church, 32 from None, 5 from Not found out and 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia.
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): 1754-1896 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1786-1836 (parish B)
