Hrušovo
Hrušovo
Balogrussó | |
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  Hrušovo Location of Hrušovo in the Banská Bystrica Region  Hrušovo Location of Hrušovo in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°31′N 20°03′E / 48.52°N 20.05°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Rimavská Sobota District |
| First mentioned | 1297 |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.77 km2 (6.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 273 m (896 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 154 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 980 25[2] |
| Area code | +421 47[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RS |
Hrušovo (Hungarian: Balogrussó) is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia. In the village are preserved typical 19th-century houses. Furthermore, in Hrušovo is foodstuff store, post, public library.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 273 metres (896 ft)[2] and covers an area of 15.77 km2 (6.09 sq mi) (2025).[1]
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1297 (1297 Huruswa, 1427 Hrwswa, 1511 Rwsowa). After, it passed to Muráň town. Locals had been engaged in weaving and basketry.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 257 | 221 | 183 | 154 |
| Difference | −14.00% | −17.19% | −15.84% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 161 | 154 |
| Difference | −4.34% |
It has a population of 154 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 165 | 95.93% |
| Hungarian | 4 | 2.32% |
| Czech | 2 | 1.16% |
| Not found out | 2 | 1.16% |
| Total | 172 |
In year 2021 was 172 people by ethnicity 165 as Slovak, 4 as Hungarian, 2 as Czech and 2 as Not found out.
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 | 82 | 47.67% |
| None | 53 | 30.81% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 32 | 18.6% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 2 | 1.16% |
| Not found out | 2 | 1.16% |
| Total | 172 |
In year 2021 was 172 people by religion 82 from Evangelical Church, 53 from None, 32 from Roman Catholic Church, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Not found out 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"
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787-1852 (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
- http://www.tourist-channel.sk/hrusovo/indexen.php3
- http://www.e-obce.sk/obec/hrusovo/hrusovo.html
- Surnames of living people in Hrusovo