Staré Hory
Staré Hory
Óhegy | |
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  Staré Hory Location of Staré Hory in the Banská Bystrica Region  Staré Hory Location of Staré Hory in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°50′N 19°07′E / 48.83°N 19.12°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Banská Bystrica District |
| First mentioned | 1536 |
| Area | |
• Total | 41.56 km2 (16.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 539 m (1,768 ft) |
| Population (2021)[3] | |
• Total | 568 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 976 02[2] |
| Area code | +421 48[2] |
| Car plate | BB |
| Website | www |
Staré Hory (Hungarian: Óhegy) is a village in the Banská Bystrica Region in Central Slovakia. It is situated in the Staré Hory Mountains, between the Veľká Fatra and Low Tatra mountain ranges. As of the end of 2019, the village had a population of 555.
The copper deposits in the vicinity of the village were exploited as early as 2000–1700 BC. The stone tools used by prehistoric miners have been found both in Staré Hory and the nearby village of Špania Dolina. However, the name of the village was mentioned for the first time in 1536. In the 16th century, a smelting plant was built there. After the mining industry declined, the main economic activity shifted from the production of copper and charcoal to making bobbin lace. Merchants from Staré Hory were selling bobbin lace all over Austria-Hungary.
A natural spring with a statue of Virgin Mary near Staré Hory is a traditional place of pilgrimage. There is also a Baroque church, originally built in the 15th century, situated in the village. This church dons the status of a minor basilica as classified by the Roman Catholic Church, the Basilica of the Visitation.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 539 metres (1,768 ft)[2] and covers an area of 41.56 km2 (16.05 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 438 | 469 | 554 | 582 |
| Difference | +7.07% | +18.12% | +5.05% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 572 | 582 |
| Difference | +1.74% |
It has a population of 582 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 524 | 95.09% |
| Not found out | 26 | 4.71% |
| Romani | 7 | 1.27% |
| Total | 551 |
In year 2021 was 551 people by ethnicity 524 as Slovak, 26 as Not found out, 7 as Romani, 4 as Czech, 3 as Hungarian, 2 as Canadian, 2 as Other, 1 as Russian, 1 as Polish and 1 as German.
Note on population The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because he has permanent residence there (he lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
[edit]| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 302 | 54.81% |
| None | 190 | 34.48% |
| Evangelical Church | 32 | 5.81% |
| Not found out | 17 | 3.09% |
| Total | 551 |
In year 2021 was 551 people by religion 302 from Roman Catholic Church, 190 from None, 32 from Evangelical Church, 17 from Not found out, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 1 from Other.
References
[edit]- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "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)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "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.
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