Žarnovica

Žarnovica
Zsarnóca
Municipality
Ruins of castle Revište in municipal district Revištské Podzámčie
Ruins of castle Revište in municipal district Revištské Podzámčie
Flag of Žarnovica
Flag
Coat of arms of Žarnovica
Coat of arms
Žarnovica is located in Banská Bystrica Region
Žarnovica
Žarnovica
Location of Žarnovica in the Banská Bystrica Region
Žarnovica is located in Slovakia
Žarnovica
Žarnovica
Location of Žarnovica in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°29′N 18°43′E / 48.48°N 18.72°E / 48.48; 18.72
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica Region
DistrictŽarnovica District
First mentioned1332
Government
 • MayorAlena Kazimírová
Area
[1]
 • Total
30.39 km2 (11.73 sq mi)
Elevation
[3]
252 m (827 ft)
Population
 (2025)[2]
 • Total
5,509
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
966 81[3]
Area code+421 45[3]
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)ZC
Websitewww.zarnovica.sk

Žarnovica (German: Scharnowitz; Hungarian: Zsarnóca) is a town and municipality in the Žarnovica District, Banská Bystrica Region in Slovakia. The town is situated in the Hron river valley. It has a population of around 6,000 people.

History

The first written mention about Žarnovica is dated to 1332.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 252 metres (827 ft)[3] and covers an area of 30.39 km2 (11.73 sq mi) (2025).[4] It is located in the Žiar Basin in central Slovakia, on the Hron River, between Vtáčnik and Štiavnické vrchy mountain ranges.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
19704,030—    
19804,669+15.9%
19916,532+39.9%
20016,596+1.0%
20116,490−1.6%
20215,830−10.2%
Source: Censuses[5][6]
Population statistic (10 years)[7]
Year1995200520152025
Count6595650163745509
Difference −1.42% −1.95% −13.57%
Population statistic[7]
Year20242025
Count55765509
Difference−1.20%

It has a population of 5509 people (31 December 2025).[8]

Ethnicity

Census 2021 (1+ %)[9][10]
EthnicityNumberFraction
Slovak532691.35%
Not found out4387.51%
Romani651.11%
Total5830

In year 2021 was 5830 people by ethnicity 5326 as Slovak, 438 as Not found out, 65 as Romani, 33 as Czech, 29 as Polish, 11 as Hungarian, 9 as Vietnamese, 9 as Other, 8 as Chinese, 4 as Rusyn, 4 as German, 3 as Russian, 3 as Moravian, 2 as Greek, 2 as English, 2 as Albanian, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as Austrian.

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

Census 2021 (1+ %)[11]
ReligionNumberFraction
Roman Catholic Church363562.35%
None153126.26%
Not found out4527.75%
Evangelical Church811.39%
Total5830

In year 2021 was 5830 people by religion 3635 from Roman Catholic Church, 1531 from None, 452 from Not found out, 81 from Evangelical Church, 26 from Greek Catholic Church, 25 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 19 from Ad hoc movements, 14 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 10 from Buddhism, 8 from Other, 7 from Calvinist Church, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 4 from Islam, 3 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Hinduism, 1 from Church of the Brethren and 1 from Apostolic Church.

Sport

  • Speedway Žarnovica is a motorcycle speedway venue in the centre of the town. It hosts major international events.[12]

References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  3. ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Statistical lexikon of municipalities 1970-2011" (PDF) (in Slovak).
  6. ^ "Census 2021 - Population - Basic results". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2021-01-01.
  7. ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  8. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  9. ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  10. ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  11. ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  12. ^ "Individual Speedway European Championship Challenge in Zarnovica (Slovakia)" (PDF). FIM. Retrieved 4 February 2024.



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