Hronec
Municipality in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia
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Hronec (Hungarian: Kisgaram, pronounced [ˈkiʒɡɒrɒm], until 1886: Rónicz) is a village and municipality in Brezno District, in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.
Hronec
Kisgaram | |
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Municipal office | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
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| Coordinates: 48.78°N 19.58°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Brezno District |
| First mentioned | 1357 |
| Area | |
• Total | 35.15 km2 (13.57 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 488 m (1,601 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,121 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 976 45[2] |
| Area code | +421 48[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BR |
| Website | www |
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 488 metres (1,601 ft)[2] and covers an area of 35.15 km2 (13.57 sq mi) (2024).[4]
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned as Hronecz in 1357, when it was the dominion of Lypche Solienses. In 1390, it was mentioned as Horonecz. As Louis I of Hungary already in 1357 gave to the Royal forester's son - called Pál - the right of scultetus, in 1405 it was referred as Plantatio Pauli. In 1424 Kysgaran, in 1547 Ranitz and in the 19th century usually Rhonic was used. After, the official name was until 1886 Rónicz, when it was changed to Kisgaram. Eventually, as part of Czechoslovakia, Hronec became the official name.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1159 | 1162 | 1220 | 1121 |
| Difference | +0.25% | +4.99% | −8.11% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1137 | 1121 |
| Difference | −1.40% |
It has a population of 1121 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 1146 people by ethnicity 1078 as Slovak, 50 as Not found out, 29 as Romani, 11 as Czech, 4 as Rusyn, 3 as Russian, 3 as Moravian, 2 as Other, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as English.
Note on population: The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 664 | 57.94% |
| None | 335 | 29.23% |
| Not found out | 90 | 7.85% |
| Evangelical Church | 19 | 1.66% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 13 | 1.13% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 12 | 1.05% |
| Total | 1146 |
In year 2021 was 1146 people by religion 664 from Roman Catholic Church, 335 from None, 90 from Not found out, 19 from Evangelical Church, 13 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 12 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Baptists Church, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Other, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses and 1 from Apostolic Church.
Notable people
- Ladislav Chudík (1924–2015) - actor
- Viktória Forster (b. 2002) - athlete
- Veronika Machyniaková (b. 1997) - biathlete
- Alajos Szokolyi (1871–1932) – Hungarian sportsperson, bronze medalist at the first modern Olympics
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): 1679-1909 (parish A)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1775-1928 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1784-1927 (parish B)
