Holiša

Holiša
Ipolygalsa
Municipality
Roman Catholic church in Holiša
Roman Catholic church in Holiša
Flag of Holiša
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Holiša is located in Banská Bystrica Region
Holiša
Holiša
Location of Holiša in the Banská Bystrica Region
Holiša is located in Slovakia
Holiša
Holiša
Location of Holiša in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°19′N 19°45′E / 48.32°N 19.75°E / 48.32; 19.75
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica Region
DistrictLučenec District
First mentioned1246
Area
[1]
 • Total
10.34 km2 (3.99 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
179 m (587 ft)
Population
 (2025)[3]
 • Total
674
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
985 57[2]
Area code+421 47[2]
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)LC
Websitewww.ocuholisa.sk

Holiša (Hungarian: Ipolygalsa) is a village and municipality in the Lučenec District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 179 metres (587 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.34 km2 (3.99 sq mi) (2025).[1]

History

In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1246. It belonged to local nobles Lossonczy. From 1554 to 1594 it was occupied by Turks, and after it passed to Forgách, Koháry and Coburg. A castle had existed in the village until the 15th century. From 1938 to 1945 it belonged to Hungary.

Population

Population statistic (10 years)[4]
Year1995200520152025
Count505647669674
Difference +28.11% +3.40% +0.74%
Population statistic[4]
Year20242025
Count671674
Difference+0.44%

It has a population of 674 people (31 December 2025).[5]

Ethnicity

Census 2021 (1+ %)[6][7]
EthnicityNumberFraction
Slovak39058.2%
Hungarian29844.47%
Romani202.98%
Not found out202.98%
Total670

In year 2021 was 670 people by ethnicity 390 as Slovak, 298 as Hungarian, 20 as Romani, 20 as Not found out, 3 as Czech, 3 as Ukrainian, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Russian, 1 as Other and 1 as Albanian.

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 Church45768.21%
None14521.64%
Evangelical Church375.52%
Total670

In year 2021 was 670 people by religion 457 from Roman Catholic Church, 145 from None, 37 from Evangelical Church, 6 from Not found out, 5 from Baptists Church, 4 from Calvinist Church, 4 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Islam, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Buddhism 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): 1773-1892 (parish A)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1895 (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. 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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