Dudince

Template:Geobox Dudince (before 1927 Ďudince, Template:Lang-hu, rarely German: Dudintze) is a spa town in southern Slovakia, with a population of 2,000. It is known for its healing mineral waters and spas. In Dudince is nowadays small thermal pool and spa.

Geography

It is located at the foothills of the Krupina Plain in the valley of the Štiavnica river, around 27 km south-west from Krupina and 15 km north from Šahy. Besides the main settlement, it also has a formerly independent village Merovce (annexed 1960). In town and near surround you can found travertine piles and "Romish" spa (see image gallery).

History

Archaeological discoveries show that the town was inhabited in the Neolithic. The first written acknowledgement dates back to 1284 as Dyud. The oldest mentioned about hot springs was in 1551.

It was the venue for the 2013 European Race Walking Cup.

Demographics

According to the 2001 census, the town had 1,500 inhabitants. 95.67% of inhabitants were Slovaks, 3.53% Hungarians and 0.20% Roma. The religious make-up was 55.67% Roman Catholics, 28.93% Lutherans and 11.27% people with no religious affiliation.

Twin town

Kent, Ohio, United States

See also

• List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Nitra, Slovakia"

• Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1784-1893 (parish B)
• Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1929 (parish B)

Photos

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  Thermal water source
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  Thermal water source
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  Hotel Rubin
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  Hotel Rubin
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  Parish Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace
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  Parish Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace
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  Park detail

External links

• Municipal website
• Spa Dudince
• Photogalery from Dudince spa
• Dudince and its spa resorts
• Surnames of living people in Dudince