Klenovec
Klenovec
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  Klenovec Location of Klenovec in the Banská Bystrica Region  Klenovec Location of Klenovec in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°36′N 19°54′E / 48.60°N 19.90°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Rimavská Sobota District |
| First mentioned | 1438 |
| Area | |
• Total | 99.99 km2 (38.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 335 m (1,099 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,942 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 980 55[2] |
| Area code | +421 47[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RS |
| Website | www |
Klenovec (Hungarian: Klenóc) is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia. The village had been once a residency of Juraj Jánošík, a legendary Slovak folk hero. Near Klenovec is a big water reservoir. Most important sightseeings are classical houses from the beginning of 19th century and a classical evangelical church.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 335 metres (1,099 ft)[2] and covers an area of 99.99 km2 (38.61 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 3344 | 3267 | 3162 | 2942 |
| Difference | −2.30% | −3.21% | −6.95% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2952 | 2942 |
| Difference | −0.33% |
It has a population of 2942 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 2881 | 95.2% |
| Romani | 218 | 7.2% |
| Not found out | 76 | 2.51% |
| Total | 3026 |
In year 2021 was 3026 people by ethnicity 2881 as Slovak, 218 as Romani, 76 as Not found out, 9 as Czech, 6 as Other, 5 as German, 2 as Irish, 2 as Turkish, 2 as Rusyn, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Italian, 1 as Serbian, 1 as Russian and 1 as Moravian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church | 1106 | 36.55% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 964 | 31.86% |
| None | 760 | 25.12% |
| Not found out | 70 | 2.31% |
| Baptists Church | 43 | 1.42% |
| Total | 3026 |
In year 2021 was 3026 people by religion 1106 from Evangelical Church, 964 from Roman Catholic Church, 760 from None, 70 from Not found out, 43 from Baptists Church, 26 from Greek Catholic Church, 8 from Old Catholic Church, 8 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 7 from Calvinist Church, 6 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 5 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 4 from United Methodist Church, 4 from Buddhism, 3 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 3 from Apostolic Church, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Other, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Islam and 1 from Church of the Brethren.
Notable personalities
[edit]- Vladimír Mináč, writer
- Ladislav Bartolomeides (1754-1825), writer, teacher and preacher
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): 1830-1896 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1775-1928 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1845-1895 (parish A)
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
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Media related to Klenovec at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- https://web.archive.org/web/20131012053526/http://portal.statistics.sk/files/obce-pohl-vek.pdf
- http://www.e-obce.sk/obec/klenovec/klenovec.html Archived 2008-09-20 at the Wayback Machine
- Surnames of living people in Klenovec
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