Banské
Banské | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
  Banské Location of Banské in the Prešov Region  Banské Location of Banské in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°50′N 21°35′E / 48.83°N 21.58°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Vranov nad Topľou District |
| First mentioned | 1397 |
| Area | |
• Total | 29.86 km2 (11.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 327 m (1,073 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,053 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 941 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 57[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | VT |
| Website | www |
Banské (Hungarian: Bányapataka, until 1899: Bánszka; Rusyn: Баньске) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia. In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1397. The municipality lies at an altitude of 325 metres and covers an area of 29.861 km².
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 327 metres (1,073 ft)[2] and covers an area of 29.86 km2 (11.53 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1359 | 1580 | 1823 | 2053 |
| Difference | +16.26% | +15.37% | +12.61% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2018 | 2053 |
| Difference | +1.73% |
It has a population of 2053 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1535 | 80.53% |
| Romani | 349 | 18.31% |
| Not found out | 72 | 3.77% |
| Total | 1906 |
In year 2021 was 1906 people by ethnicity 1535 as Slovak, 349 as Romani, 72 as Not found out, 16 as Rusyn, 5 as Czech, 4 as Ukrainian and 1 as Hungarian.
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
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 1604 | 84.16% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 143 | 7.5% |
| None | 84 | 4.41% |
| Not found out | 58 | 3.04% |
| Total | 1906 |
In year 2021 was 1906 people by religion 1604 from Greek Catholic Church, 143 from Roman Catholic Church, 84 from None, 58 from Not found out, 6 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 3 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from New Apostolic Church, 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church and 1 from Baptists Church.
See also
References
- 1 2 "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.
- 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.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive in Prešov (Slovak: Štátny archív v Prešove).
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1770-1895 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1817-1934 (parish A)
External links
Media related to Banské at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Banske