Vieska nad Blhom
Municipality of Slovakia
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Vieska nad Blhom (Hungarian: Balogújfalu) is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia.
Vieska nad Blhom
Balogújfalu | |
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  Vieska nad Blhom Location of Vieska nad Blhom in the Banská Bystrica Region  Vieska nad Blhom Location of Vieska nad Blhom in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48.35°N 20.20°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Rimavská Sobota District |
| First mentioned | 1427 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.82 km2 (1.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 169 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 980 21[2] |
| Area code | +421 47[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RS |
| Website | obec-vieskanadblhom |
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 173 metres (568 ft)[2] and covers an area of 4.82 km2 (1.86 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 174 | 156 | 164 | 169 |
| Difference | −10.34% | +5.12% | +3.04% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 172 | 169 |
| Difference | −1.74% |
It has a population of 169 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 176 people by ethnicity 171 as Hungarian, 9 as Slovak, 8 as Romani and 1 as Not found out.
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 | 110 | 62.5% |
| Calvinist Church | 43 | 24.43% |
| None | 23 | 13.07% |
| Total | 176 |
In year 2021 was 176 people by religion 110 from Roman Catholic Church, 43 from Calvinist Church and 23 from None.
