Hronsek
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Hronsek
Garamszeg | |
|---|---|
 Manor in Hronsek | |
 Flag | |
  Hronsek Location of Hronsek in the Banská Bystrica Region  Hronsek Location of Hronsek in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°39′N 19°09′E / 48.65°N 19.15°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Banská Bystrica District |
| First mentioned | 1500 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.30 km2 (2.82 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 309 m (1,014 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 693 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 976 31[2] |
| Area code | +421 48[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BB |
| Website | www |
Hronsek (Hungarian: Garamszeg) is a village and municipality of the Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.[4]
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1500, and it has changed its name many times during its History: (1500 Zyklafalu, 1506 Czwiklafalwa, 1514 Galoyczfalwa, 1515 Galowycz, 1522 Czwyklina, 1558 Czwyklina alias Galfalwa, 1565 Garanzk). It belonged to the district of Zvolen. From the 15th century, control of the town passed to the Prokopy family, later to the Soós and in the 17th century to the Géczy families.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 309 metres (1,014 ft)[2] and covers an area of 7.30 km2 (2.82 sq mi) (2025).[5]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 563 | 627 | 667 | 693 |
| Difference | +11.36% | +6.37% | +3.89% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 662 | 693 |
| Difference | +4.68% |
It has a population of 693 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 639 | 97.7% |
| Not found out | 12 | 1.83% |
| Total | 654 |
In year 2021 was 654 people by ethnicity 639 as Slovak, 12 as Not found out, 6 as Czech, 4 as Hungarian, 3 as Romani, 2 as Rusyn, 2 as Other, 1 as Russian, 1 as Austrian, 1 as French and 1 as Albanian.
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 | 232 | 35.47% |
| None | 227 | 34.71% |
| Evangelical Church | 163 | 24.92% |
| Not found out | 11 | 1.68% |
| Total | 654 |
In year 2021 was 654 people by religion 232 from Roman Catholic Church, 227 from None, 163 from Evangelical Church, 11 from Not found out, 6 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Other, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Islam and 1 from Buddhism.
