Vlkanová
Vlkanová
Farkaspetőfalva | |
|---|---|
 Manor in Vlkanová | |
 Flag | |
  Vlkanová Location of Vlkanová in the Banská Bystrica Region  Vlkanová Location of Vlkanová in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°40′N 19°09′E / 48.67°N 19.15°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Banská Bystrica District |
| First mentioned | 1511 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.77 km2 (3.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 317 m (1,040 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,243 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 976 31[2] |
| Area code | +421 48[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | BB |
| Website | www |
Vlkanová (Hungarian: Farkaspetőfalva) is a village and municipality in Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.[4]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1294.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 317 metres (1,040 ft)[2] and covers an area of 7.77 km2 (3.00 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 827 | 1085 | 1314 | 1243 |
| Difference | +31.19% | +21.10% | −5.40% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1273 | 1243 |
| Difference | −2.35% |
It has a population of 1243 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1218 | 94.19% |
| Not found out | 54 | 4.17% |
| Romani | 26 | 2.01% |
| Total | 1293 |
In year 2021 was 1293 people by ethnicity 1218 as Slovak, 54 as Not found out, 26 as Romani, 12 as Czech, 10 as Ukrainian, 4 as Other, 3 as Russian, 3 as German, 3 as Hungarian and 2 as Rusyn.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| None | 524 | 40.53% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 501 | 38.75% |
| Evangelical Church | 172 | 13.3% |
| Not found out | 55 | 4.25% |
| Total | 1293 |
In year 2021 was 1293 people by religion 524 from None, 501 from Roman Catholic Church, 172 from Evangelical Church, 55 from Not found out, 10 from Greek Catholic Church, 7 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from Other, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 3 from United Methodist Church, 2 from Old Catholic Church, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Baptists Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Church of the Brethren, 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church and 1 from Buddhism.
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.
- ↑ "Vlkanová - Okres Banská Bystrica - E-OBCE.sk".
- 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.