Bzovík

Bzovík
Bozók
Municipality
Bzovík Castle
Bzovík Castle
Flag of Bzovík
Flag
Bzovík is located in Banská Bystrica Region
Bzovík
Bzovík
Location of Bzovík in the Banská Bystrica Region
Bzovík is located in Slovakia
Bzovík
Bzovík
Location of Bzovík in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°19′N 19°05′E / 48.32°N 19.09°E / 48.32; 19.09
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica Region
DistrictKrupina District
First mentioned1135
Area
[1]
 • Total
12.99 km2 (5.02 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
339 m (1,112 ft)
Population
 (2025)[3]
 • Total
1,102
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
962 41[2]
Area code+421 45[2]
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)KA
Websitewww.obecbzovik.sk/Obec

Bzovík (Hungarian: Bozók) is a village and municipality in the Krupina District of the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 339 metres (1,112 ft)[2] and covers an area of 12.99 km2 (5.02 sq mi) (2025).[1]

History

In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1135 (Bozouk) when the noble Lampert Hont-Pázmány founded a Cistercian abbey here. In 1433 Bzovík was destroyed by Hussites and in the mid-15th century by commanders from the Krupina Castle. From 1530 to 1567 it belonged to Žigmund Balaša (Hungarian: Zsigmond Balassa). 1567 – 1658 it belonged to the landowners Fánchy and in 1678 it passed to the Jesuits of Esztergom.

Population

Population statistic (10 years)[4]
Year1995200520152025
Count931107511441102
Difference +15.46% +6.41% −3.67%
Population statistic[4]
Year20242025
Count11161102
Difference−1.25%

It has a population of 1102 people (31 December 2025).[5]

Ethnicity

Census 2021 (1+ %)[6][7]
EthnicityNumberFraction
Slovak111498.67%
Romani373.27%
Not found out121.06%
Total1129

In year 2021 was 1129 people by ethnicity 1114 as Slovak, 37 as Romani, 12 as Not found out, 4 as Other, 3 as German, 2 as Czech, 2 as Italian and 2 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

Census 2021 (1+ %)[8]
ReligionNumberFraction
Roman Catholic Church86376.44%
None18516.39%
Evangelical Church494.34%
Total1129

In year 2021 was 1129 people by religion 863 from Roman Catholic Church, 185 from None, 49 from Evangelical Church, 9 from Greek Catholic Church, 7 from Not found out, 7 from Ad hoc movements, 5 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Islam and 1 from Buddhism.

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): 1686-1895 (parish A)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1786-1895 (parish B)

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  3. ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  5. ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  6. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
  7. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
  8. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.


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