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The population density in the region is {{convert|68.14|PD/km2|PD/sqmi|abbr=on}} (2020-06-30/-07-01),<ref>{{cite web |url=https://krehel.sk/statistic_of_slovak_places_by_dusan_krehel/?lang=en&format=wiki_switch_pagename&type=density_pkm2&2020=on&all_places=on&in_places=&version=2020 |title=Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export |access-date=2021-07-05 }}</ref> which is the lowest of all Slovak regions and much lower than the country's average (110 per km<sup>2</sup>). The largest towns are [[Banská Bystrica]], [[Zvolen]], [[Lučenec]] and [[Rimavská Sobota]]. According to the 2014 census, there were 655,359 inhabitants in the region, with a majority of [[Slovaks]] (83.7%), but there is a substantial [[Hungarian people|Hungarian]] minority (11.8%) as well as smaller minorities of [[Romani people|Roma]] (2.3%) and [[Czechs]] (<1%).<ref>[http://www.statistics.sk/webdata/english/census2014/tab/tab3a.htm POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS 2001 - Tab. 3a<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{dead link|date=July 2020|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
The population density in the region is {{convert|68.14|PD/km2|PD/sqmi|abbr=on}} (2020-06-30/-07-01),<ref>{{cite web |url=https://krehel.sk/statistic_of_slovak_places_by_dusan_krehel/?lang=en&format=wiki_switch_pagename&type=density_pkm2&2020=on&all_places=on&in_places=&version=2020 |title=Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export |access-date=2021-07-05 }}</ref> which is the lowest of all Slovak regions and much lower than the country's average (110 per km<sup>2</sup>). The largest towns are [[Banská Bystrica]], [[Zvolen]], [[Lučenec]] and [[Rimavská Sobota]]. According to the 2014 census, there were 655,359 inhabitants in the region, with a majority of [[Slovaks]] (83.7%), but there is a substantial [[Hungarian people|Hungarian]] minority (11.8%) along the border with [[Hungary]], as well as smaller minorities of [[Romani people|Roma]] (2.3%) and [[Czechs]] (<1%).<ref>[http://www.statistics.sk/webdata/english/census2014/tab/tab3a.htm POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS 2001 - Tab. 3a<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{dead link|date=July 2020|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>


==Politics==
==Politics==

Revision as of 14:33, 27 August 2022

Banská Bystrica Region
Banskobystrický kraj
Region
Flag of Banská Bystrica Region
Flag
Coat of arms of Banská Bystrica Region
Coat of arms
Banská Bystrica Region
Banská Bystrica Region
Country Slovakia
CapitalBanská Bystrica
Government
 • BodyCounty Council of Banská Bystrica region
 • GovernorJán Lunter (Independent)
Area
 • Total9,454 km2 (3,650 sq mi)
Highest elevation
2,046 m (6,713 ft)
Lowest elevation
135 m (443 ft)
Population
 (2014)
 • Total655,359
 • Density69/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeSK-BC
Websitewww.vucbb.sk

The Banská Bystrica Region (Slovak: Banskobystrický kraj, pronounced [ˈbanskɔbistritskiː ˈkraj]; Hungarian: Besztercebányai kerület, pronounced [ˈbɛstɛrt͡sɛbaːɲɒi ˈkɛrylɛt]) is one of the eight regions of Slovakia. It is the largest region by area, and has a lower population density than any other region. The Banská Bystrica region was established in 1923; its borders were last adjusted in 1996. Banská Bystrica consists of 514 municipalities, 24 of which have town status. Its administrative center is the eponymous town of Banská Bystrica, which is also the region's largest town. Other important towns are Zvolen and Lučenec.

Geography

It is located in the central part of Slovakia and has an area of 9,455 km2. The region is prevailingly mountainous, with several ranges within the area. The highest of them are the Low Tatras in the north, where the highest point, Ďumbier, is located. Some of the mountain ranges in the west include Kremnica Mountains, Vtáčnik and Štiavnica Mountains. The Javorie and Krupina Plain ranges are located in the centre. The Slovak Ore Mountains are running from the central areas to the east, along with its subdivisions (e.g. Poľana, Veporské vrchy, Muránska planina and Spiš-Gemer Karst). Lower lying areas are located in the south, represented by the Southern Slovak Basin, running along the borders with Hungary. Major rivers are the Hron in the northern half, Ipeľ in the south and centre, Rimava and for short length Slaná in the east. As for administrative division, the region borders Žilina Region in the north, Prešov Region in the north-east, Košice Region in the east, Hungarian Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county in the south-east, Nógrád county in the south and Pest county in the south-west, Nitra Region in the west and Trenčín Region in the north-west.

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1980636,192—    
1991659,320+3.6%
2001662,121+0.4%
2011660,563−0.2%
2021625,601−5.3%
Source:[1]

The population density in the region is 68.14/km2 (176.5/sq mi) (2020-06-30/-07-01),[2] which is the lowest of all Slovak regions and much lower than the country's average (110 per km2). The largest towns are Banská Bystrica, Zvolen, Lučenec and Rimavská Sobota. According to the 2014 census, there were 655,359 inhabitants in the region, with a majority of Slovaks (83.7%), but there is a substantial Hungarian minority (11.8%) along the border with Hungary, as well as smaller minorities of Roma (2.3%) and Czechs (<1%).[3]

Politics

Current governor of Banská Bystrica region is Ján Lunter (Independent). He won with 48,5 %. In election 2017 was elected also regional parliament :

County Council of Banská Bystrica region
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
HousesCounty Council
Leadership
Governor
Vice governors
Ondrej Lunter, Independent
 
Roman Malatinec, Hlas-SD
Structure
Seats49 councilors
Political groups
Administration (32)
  •   Independents, Centre-right coalition [a] (18)
  •   Hlas-SD (14)

Other parties (17)

Elections
Last election
4 November 2017
Meeting place

Governor's office, Banská Bystrica
Website
Council of Banská Bystrica region

2017 elections

Main article: 2017 Slovak regional elections
Political party Seats won Percentage
Independents
22 / 49
 44.9 %
Smer-SD
15 / 49
 30.6 %
SMK-MKP
5 / 49
 10.2 %
Centre-right coalition [b]
4 / 49
 8.2 %
ĽSNS
1 / 49
 2.0 %
Most-Híd
1 / 49
 2.0 %
SNS
1 / 49
 2.0 %

Administrative division

The Banská Bystrica Region consists of 13 districts (okresy).

There are 513 municipalities, of which 24 are towns, where the 56% of the region's population live.

See also

Notes

  1. ^ SaS, OKS, OĽaNO, NOVA, Christian Democratic Movement
  2. ^ SaS, OKS, OĽaNO, NOVA, Christian Democratic Movement

References

  1. ^ "SLOVAKIA: Regions and Major Cities". Citypopulation. Archived from the original on 2019-12-08. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  3. ^ POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS 2001 - Tab. 3a[dead link]
  • Kopa, Ľudovít; et al. (2006). The Encyclopaedia of Slovakia and the Slovaks. Bratislava, Slovakia: Encyclopaedic Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences. ISBN 80-224-0925-1.

External links

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