Hronec
Hronec
Kisgaram | |
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 Municipal office | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Hronec Location of Hronec in the Banská Bystrica Region  Hronec Location of Hronec in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°47′N 19°35′E / 48.78°N 19.58°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Brezno District |
| First mentioned | 1357 |
| Area | |
• Total | 35.13 km2 (13.56 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 488 m (1,601 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,116 |
| 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 |
Hronec (Hungarian: Kisgaram, pronounced [ˈkiʒɡɒrɒm], until 1886: Rónicz) is a village and municipality in Brezno District, in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 488 metres (1,601 ft)[2] and covers an area of 35.13 km2 (13.56 sq mi) (2025).[4]
History
[edit]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
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1154 | 1144 | 1231 | 1116 |
| Difference | −0.86% | +7.60% | −9.34% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1121 | 1116 |
| Difference | −0.44% |
It has a population of 1116 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1078 | 94.06% |
| Not found out | 50 | 4.36% |
| Romani | 29 | 2.53% |
| Total | 1146 |
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 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 | 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]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)
See also
[edit]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.
- ↑ "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.
External links
[edit]- https://web.archive.org/web/20070513023228/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- http://www.e-obce.sk/obec/hronec/hronec.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20091112184504/http://www.hronec.sk/
- Surnames of living people in Hronec
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