Beluj
Beluj
Béld | |
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 Flag | |
  Beluj Location of Beluj in the Banská Bystrica Region  Beluj Location of Beluj in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°21′N 18°54′E / 48.35°N 18.90°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Banská Štiavnica District |
| First mentioned | 1290 |
| Area | |
• Total | 22.81 km2 (8.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 410 m (1,350 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 134 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 969 74[2] |
| Area code | +421 45[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BS |
| Website | obecbeluj |
Beluj (Hungarian: Béld) is a village and municipality in the Banská Štiavnica District, in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 410 metres (1,350 ft)[2] and covers an area of 22.81 km2 (8.81 sq mi) (2025).[1]
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1232 (Bolug) when it belonged to the Hunt family, of Sitno Castle. In 1338 it passed to the Szechényi family, in the 16th century to the Koháry family, and later on to the Coburgs.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1720-1908 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1836-1927 (parish A)
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 170 | 154 | 115 | 134 |
| Difference | −9.41% | −25.32% | +16.52% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 137 | 134 |
| Difference | −2.18% |
It has a population of 134 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 130 | 94.89% |
| Not found out | 5 | 3.64% |
| Hungarian | 2 | 1.45% |
| Total | 137 |
In year 2021 was 137 people by ethnicity 130 as Slovak, 5 as Not found out, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Czech, 1 as Serbian, 1 as Polish, 1 as Moravian and 1 as Bulgarian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 69 | 50.36% |
| Evangelical Church | 36 | 26.28% |
| None | 25 | 18.25% |
| Not found out | 5 | 3.65% |
| Total | 137 |
In year 2021 was 137 people by religion 69 from Roman Catholic Church, 36 from Evangelical Church, 25 from None, 5 from Not found out, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 1 from Other.
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.
External links
Municipalities of Banská Štiavnica District | ||
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