Chyžné
Chyžné
Hizsnyó | |
|---|---|
 Gothic altar by Master Paul of Levoča in Chyžné | |
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  Chyžné Location of Chyžné in the Banská Bystrica Region  Chyžné Location of Chyžné in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°40′N 20°12′E / 48.67°N 20.20°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Revúca District |
| First mentioned | 1427 |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.52 km2 (7.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 296 m (971 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 415 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 491 8[2] |
| Area code | +421 58[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RA |
| Website | obecchyzne |
Chyžné (Hungarian: Hizsnyó) is a village and municipality in Revúca District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 296 metres (971 ft)[2] and covers an area of 19.52 km2 (7.54 sq mi) (2025).[1]
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1427 (1427 Hyznow, 1551 Hysnyo, 1557 Chisno, 1575 Chysne, 1584 Kysnow). It belonged to Jelšava and after to Muráň. In 1566 it was destroyed by Turks.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 411 | 430 | 422 | 415 |
| Difference | +4.62% | −1.86% | −1.65% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 409 | 415 |
| Difference | +1.46% |
It has a population of 415 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 365 | 90.79% |
| Not found out | 24 | 5.97% |
| Romani | 23 | 5.72% |
| Hungarian | 5 | 1.24% |
| Total | 402 |
In year 2021 was 402 people by ethnicity 365 as Slovak, 24 as Not found out, 23 as Romani, 5 as Hungarian, 2 as Czech and 1 as Russian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| None | 171 | 42.54% |
| Evangelical Church | 124 | 30.85% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 70 | 17.41% |
| Not found out | 24 | 5.97% |
| Total | 402 |
In year 2021 was 402 people by religion 171 from None, 124 from Evangelical Church, 70 from Roman Catholic Church, 24 from Not found out, 3 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Other, 1 from Hinduism, 1 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Baptists Church.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1674-1895 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1784-1897 (parish A)
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
Media related to Chyžné at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Chyzne