Ružiná
Ružiná
Rózsaszállás | |
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  Ružiná Location of Ružiná in the Banská Bystrica Region  Ružiná Location of Ružiná in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°26′N 19°33′E / 48.43°N 19.55°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Lučenec District |
| First mentioned | 1499 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jozef Líška |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.85 km2 (4.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 268 m (879 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 828 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 985 52[2] |
| Area code | +421 47[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | LC |
| Website | www |
Ružiná (Hungarian: Rózsaszállás) is a village and municipality in the Lučenec District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.[4] The town's attractions include the Ružiná dam[5] and the Divín Castle.[6] The town is home to the Church of St. František Assiský-the oldest building in the town, dating back to the mid-18th century.[7]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 268 metres (879 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.85 km2 (4.19 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 829 | 861 | 865 | 828 |
| Difference | +3.86% | +0.46% | −4.27% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 828 | 828 |
| Difference | +1.42% |
It has a population of 828 people (31 December 2025).[9]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 810 | 97% |
| Not found out | 24 | 2.87% |
| Total | 835 |
In year 2021 was 835 people by ethnicity 810 as Slovak, 24 as Not found out, 4 as Hungarian, 3 as Czech, 1 as Romani 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
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 600 | 71.86% |
| None | 143 | 17.13% |
| Not found out | 35 | 4.19% |
| Evangelical Church | 26 | 3.11% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 15 | 1.8% |
| Total | 835 |
In year 2021 was 835 people by religion 600 from Roman Catholic Church, 143 from None, 35 from Not found out, 26 from Evangelical Church, 15 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 6 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 2 from Baptists Church, 1 from Other, 1 from Hinduism, 1 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church, 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1 from Apostolic Church 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.
- ↑ "Obec Ružiná - Oficiálna stránka obce Ružiná". www.ruzina.eu. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ↑ "Ružiná dam - Slovakia.travel". slovakia.travel. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ↑ "The Divín Castle - Slovakia.travel". slovakia.travel. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ↑ "Kostol Ružiná". kostol--ruzina5-webnode-sk.translate.goog. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- 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 Ružiná at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html