Drienčany

Drienčany
Derencsény
Municipality
Protestant church in Drienčany
Protestant church in Drienčany
Flag of Drienčany
Flag
Drienčany is located in Banská Bystrica Region
Drienčany
Drienčany
Location of Drienčany in the Banská Bystrica Region
Drienčany is located in Slovakia
Drienčany
Drienčany
Location of Drienčany in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°28′N 20°04′E / 48.47°N 20.07°E / 48.47; 20.07
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica Region
DistrictRimavská Sobota District
First mentioned1291
Area
[1]
 • Total
10.99 km2 (4.24 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
229 m (751 ft)
Population
 (2025)[3]
 • Total
196
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
980 23[2]
Area code+421 47[2]
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)RS
Websitewww.driencany.sk

Drienčany (Hungarian: Derencsény) is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 229 metres (751 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.99 km2 (4.24 sq mi) (2025).[1]

History

In historical records from the Kingdom of Hungary, the village was first mentioned in 1291 (Drenchen) when it was owned by the gens Balog. Later the Hungarian Derencsényi family obtained the lordship. The castle had been built here and it until the end of 17th century. In the 15th century the castle was conquered by John Jiskra. In 16th century Drienčany had been devastated, village became populated in the beginning of 18th century. Inhabitants had been engaged in agriculture, basketry, wax production and livestock breeding.

Population

Population statistic (10 years)[4]
Year1995200520152025
Count282245242196
Difference −13.12% −1.22% −19.00%
Population statistic[4]
Year20242025
Count193196
Difference+1.55%

It has a population of 196 people (31 December 2025).[5]

Ethnicity

Census 2021 (1+ %)[6][7]
EthnicityNumberFraction
Slovak21095.45%
Hungarian115%
Romani62.72%
Total220

In year 2021 was 220 people by ethnicity 210 as Slovak, 11 as Hungarian, 6 as Romani, 1 as Russian, 1 as Not found out, 1 as Canadian and 1 as Other.

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
Evangelical Church9141.36%
None7634.55%
Roman Catholic Church3515.91%
Not found out156.82%
Calvinist Church31.36%
Total220

In year 2021 was 220 people by religion 91 from Evangelical Church, 76 from None, 35 from Roman Catholic Church, 15 from Not found out and 3 from Calvinist Church.

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): 1829-1887 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1698-1895 (parish A)

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. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  4. 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.
  5. ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  6. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  7. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  8. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.



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