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Tajov
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  Tajov Location of Tajov in the Banská Bystrica Region  Tajov Location of Tajov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°45′N 19°04′E / 48.75°N 19.07°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Banská Bystrica District |
| First mentioned | 1544 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ladislav Surovčík |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.28 km2 (3.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 478 m (1,568 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 663 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 976 34[2] |
| Area code | +421 48[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BB |
| Website | www |
Tajov (Hungarian: Tajó) is a village and municipality in Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.[4]
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1495.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 478 metres (1,568 ft)[2] and covers an area of 9.28 km2 (3.58 sq mi) (2025).[5] It is situated on outskirts of Banská Bystrica, under the Kremnica Mountains.
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 403 | 512 | 619 | 663 |
| Difference | +27.04% | +20.89% | +7.10% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 661 | 663 |
| Difference | +0.30% |
It has a population of 663 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 645 | 96.55% |
| Not found out | 9 | 1.34% |
| Czech | 8 | 1.19% |
| Total | 668 |
In year 2021 was 668 people by ethnicity 645 as Slovak, 9 as Not found out, 8 as Czech, 6 as Other, 4 as German, 3 as Ukrainian, 3 as Canadian, 2 as Russian, 2 as Austrian, 2 as Bulgarian, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Serbian and 1 as Hungarian.
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
[edit]| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 360 | 53.89% |
| None | 243 | 36.38% |
| Evangelical Church | 26 | 3.89% |
| Not found out | 20 | 2.99% |
| Total | 668 |
In year 2021 was 668 people by religion 360 from Roman Catholic Church, 243 from None, 26 from Evangelical Church, 20 from Not found out, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Other, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Buddhism, 2 from Baptists Church, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Church of the Brethren.
Famous people
[edit]- Vratislav Greško, football player
- Jozef Murgaš, inventor, pioneer of radiotelegraphy
- Jozef Gregor-Tajovský, writer and playwright[11]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Tajov - Okres Banská Bystrica - E-OBCE.sk".
- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "História a súčasnosť obce" [Past and Present of the Village]. tajov.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 24 April 2021.
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