Moštenica
Moštenica
Mosód | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
  Moštenica Location of Moštenica in the Banská Bystrica Region  Moštenica Location of Moštenica in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°48′N 19°18′E / 48.80°N 19.30°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Banská Bystrica District |
| First mentioned | 1340 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Katarína Chabanová (Independent) |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.42 km2 (5.18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 452 m (1,483 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 250 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 976 61[2] |
| Area code | +421 48[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BB |
| Website | mostenica |
Moštenica (Hungarian: Mosód) is a village and municipality in Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1340. One of Jakob Fugger's smelting plants was located in the settlement.[4]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 452 metres (1,483 ft)[2] and covers an area of 13.42 km2 (5.18 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 158 | 202 | 222 | 250 |
| Difference | +27.84% | +9.90% | +12.61% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 241 | 250 |
| Difference | +3.73% |
It has a population of 250 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 221 | 94.84% |
| Not found out | 10 | 4.29% |
| Hungarian | 5 | 2.14% |
| Czech | 3 | 1.28% |
| Total | 233 |
In year 2021 was 233 people by ethnicity 221 as Slovak, 10 as Not found out, 5 as Hungarian, 3 as Czech and 1 as Romani.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 120 | 51.5% |
| None | 82 | 35.19% |
| Evangelical Church | 16 | 6.87% |
| Not found out | 9 | 3.86% |
| Total | 233 |
In year 2021 was 233 people by religion 120 from Roman Catholic Church, 82 from None, 16 from Evangelical Church, 9 from Not found out, 2 from Other, 2 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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.
- ↑ Häberlein, Mark (2006). Die Fugger. Geschichte einer Augsburger Familie (1367–1650). Stuttgart: Kohlhammer Verlag. p. 46. ISBN 9783170184725.
- 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.