Dobroč
Dobroč
Dabar | |
|---|---|
 Belfry in the village Dobroč | |
 Flag | |
  Dobroč Location of Dobroč in the Banská Bystrica Region  Dobroč Location of Dobroč in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°29′N 19°34′E / 48.48°N 19.57°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Lučenec District |
| First mentioned | 1393 |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.87 km2 (7.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 654 m (2,146 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 595 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 985 53[2] |
| Area code | +421 47[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | LC |
| Website | www |
Dobroč (Hungarian: Dabar) is a village and municipality in the Lučenec District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 654 metres (2,146 ft)[2] and covers an area of 18.87 km2 (7.29 sq mi) (2025).[1]
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1393 (Dobrocha) as belonging to Divín castle.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 713 | 676 | 634 | 595 |
| Difference | −5.18% | −6.21% | −6.15% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 598 | 595 |
| Difference | −0.50% |
It has a population of 595 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 579 | 97.14% |
| Not found out | 14 | 2.34% |
| Total | 596 |
In year 2021 was 596 people by ethnicity 579 as Slovak, 14 as Not found out, 4 as Hungarian, 2 as Czech, 2 as Polish and 1 as Italian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church | 300 | 50.34% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 184 | 30.87% |
| None | 85 | 14.26% |
| Not found out | 17 | 2.85% |
| Total | 596 |
In year 2021 was 596 people by religion 300 from Evangelical Church, 184 from Roman Catholic Church, 85 from None, 17 from Not found out, 4 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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): 1688-1895 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1806-1896 (parish B)
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 Dobroč at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- https://web.archive.org/web/20071116010355/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- http://www.e-obce.sk/obec/dobroc/dobroc.html
- Surnames of living people in Dobroc