Zvolen District
Zvolen District | |
|---|---|
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| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region (kraj) |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| Seat | Zvolen |
| Area | |
• Total | 759.02 km2 (293.06 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 65,001 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Telephone prefix | 45 |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZV |
| Municipalities | 26 |
Zvolen District (Slovak: okres Zvolen) is a district in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.[3] Until 1918, most of the present-day district belonged to the Zvolen county, apart from Lešť in the south-west which was part of the county of Gemer a Malohont.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 67,829 | 67,626 | 68,932 | 65,001 |
| Difference | −0.29% | +1.93% | −5.70% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 65,370 | 65,001 |
| Difference | −0.56% |
It has a population of 65,001 people (31 December 2025).[5]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 50,523 | — |
| 1980 | 59,898 | +18.6% |
| 1991 | 65,237 | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 67,633 | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 69,077 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 66,750 | −3.4% |
| Source: Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic[6][7] | ||
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 61,489 | 89.94% |
| Not found out | 4338 | 6.34% |
| Total | 68,362 |
In year 2021 was 68,362 people by ethnicity 61,489 as Slovak, 4338 as Not found out, 677 as Czech, 533 as Romani, 308 as Hungarian, 250 as Other, 123 as Rusyn, 112 as Russian, 83 as Ukrainian, 64 as Polish, 64 as German, 47 as Vietnamese, 40 as Moravian, 32 as Romanian, 26 as Italian, 21 as Jewish, 19 as Chinese, 17 as English, 15 as French, 15 as Croatian, 15 as Bulgarian, 14 as Irish, 14 as Turkish, 13 as Serbian, 12 as Austrian, 7 as Albanian, 5 as Canadian, 4 as Greek, 3 as Silesian and 2 as Iranian.
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 | 27,327 | 40.94% |
| None | 22,846 | 34.23% |
| Evangelical Church | 9796 | 14.68% |
| Not found out | 4374 | 6.55% |
| Total | 66,750 |
In year 2021 was 66,750 people by religion 27,327 from Roman Catholic Church, 22,846 from None, 9796 from Evangelical Church, 4374 from Not found out, 589 from Greek Catholic Church, 252 from Ad hoc movements, 227 from Other, 187 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 184 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 180 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 153 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 130 from Buddhism, 92 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 70 from Calvinist Church, 67 from Apostolic Church, 51 from United Methodist Church, 51 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 50 from Islam, 34 from Baptists Church, 21 from Jewish community, 20 from Hinduism, 18 from Church of the Brethren, 17 from Old Catholic Church, 10 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church, 2 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and 2 from Bahá'i Community.
Municipalities
| Municipality | Area [km2][11] | Population[12] |
|---|---|---|
| Babiná | 22.17 | 548 |
| Bacúrov | 9.60 | 159 |
| Breziny | 5.48 | 377 |
| Budča | 15.90 | 1,372 |
| Bzovská Lehôtka | 6.08 | 140 |
| Dobrá Niva | 52.54 | 1,837 |
| Dubové | 13.29 | 412 |
| Hronská Breznica | 9.51 | 249 |
| Kováčová | 7.15 | 1,693 |
| Lešť | 145.76 | 27 |
| Lieskovec | 13.89 | 1,360 |
| Lukavica | 5.16 | 287 |
| Michalková | 5.41 | 44 |
| Očová | 88.34 | 2,446 |
| Ostrá Lúka | 20.26 | 339 |
| Pliešovce | 56.10 | 2,250 |
| Podzámčok | 8.48 | 559 |
| Sása | 24.64 | 840 |
| Sielnica | 17.83 | 1,408 |
| Sliač | 39.83 | 4,806 |
| Tŕnie | 12.28 | 441 |
| Turová | 6.96 | 455 |
| Veľká Lúka | 8.53 | 882 |
| Zvolen | 98.69 | 38,747 |
| Zvolenská Slatina | 45.93 | 2,788 |
| Železná Breznica | 19.08 | 535 |
- Population and area values are current for year 2025.
| Districts of Banská Bystrica Region | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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References
- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7015rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7015rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7102rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Zvolen District, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia". Mindat.org. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7102rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7102rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Statistical lexikon of municipalities 1970-2011" (PDF) (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic.
- ↑ "Census 2021 - Population - Basic results". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2021-01-01.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7015rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". 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.