Praha, Slovakia
Praha
Gácsprága | |
|---|---|
 Lutherian Church in Praha | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Praha Location of Praha in the Banská Bystrica Region  Praha Location of Praha in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°22′N 19°31′E / 48.367°N 19.517°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Lučenec District |
| First mentioned | 1573 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.29 km2 (3.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 78 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 985 11[2] |
| Area code | +421 47[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | LC |
| Website | praha-m |
Praha (Hungarian: Gácsprága) is a village and municipality in the Lučenec District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
Praha was founded by the Hussites in the 15th century, the name being inspired by the name of Prague, the Czech capital. The Hussite tradition is also reflected on the coat of arms, which shows the characteristic Hussite chalice.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 499 metres (1,637 ft)[2] and covers an area of 9.29 km2 (3.59 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 87 | 105 | 86 | 78 |
| Difference | +20.68% | −18.09% | −9.30% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 74 | 78 |
| Difference | +5.40% |
It has a population of 78 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 71 | 94.66% |
| Hungarian | 3 | 4% |
| Not found out | 2 | 2.66% |
| Czech | 1 | 1.33% |
| Total | 75 |
In year 2021 was 75 people by ethnicity 71 as Slovak, 3 as Hungarian, 2 as Not found out and 1 as Czech.
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 | 26 | 34.67% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 23 | 30.67% |
| None | 18 | 24% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 3 | 4% |
| Not found out | 3 | 4% |
| Old Catholic Church | 1 | 1.33% |
| Calvinist Church | 1 | 1.33% |
| Total | 75 |
In year 2021 was 75 people by religion 26 from Evangelical Church, 23 from Roman Catholic Church, 18 from None, 3 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 3 from Not found out, 1 from Old Catholic Church and 1 from Calvinist Church.
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 Praha, Lučenec District at Wikimedia Commons- http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html