The Banská Bystrica Region (Slovak: Banskobystrický kraj, pronounced[ˈbanskɔbistritskiːˈkraj]; Hungarian: Besztercebányai kerület, pronounced[ˈbɛstɛrt͡sɛbaːɲɒiˈkɛrylɛt]) is one of the eight regions of Slovakia. It is the largest of the eight regions by area, and has a lower population density than any other region. The Banská Bystrica Region was established in 1923; its borders were last adjusted in 1996. Banská Bystrica consists of 514 municipalities, 24 of which have town status. Its administrative center is the eponymous town of Banská Bystrica, which is also the region's largest town. Other important towns are Zvolen and Lučenec.
It is located in the central part of Slovakia and has an area of 9,455 km2. The region is prevailingly mountainous, with several ranges within the area. The highest of them are the Low Tatras in the north, where the highest point, Ďumbier, is located. Some of the mountain ranges in the west include Kremnica Mountains, Vtáčnik and Štiavnica Mountains. The Javorie and Krupina Plain ranges are located in the centre. The Slovak Ore Mountains are running from the central areas to the east, along with its subdivisions (e.g. Poľana, Veporské vrchy, Muránska planina and Spiš-Gemer Karst). Lower lying areas are located in the south, represented by the Southern Slovak Basin, running along the borders with Hungary. Major rivers are the Hron in the northern half, Ipeľ in the south and centre, Rimava and for short length Slaná in the east. As for administrative division, the region borders Žilina Region in the north, Prešov Region in the north-east, Košice Region in the east, Hungarian Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county in the south-east, Nógrád county in the south and Pest county in the south-west, Nitra Region in the west and Trenčín Region in the north-west.
The population density in the region is 68.14/km2 (176.5/sq mi) (2020-06-30/-07-01),[3] which is the lowest of all Slovak regions and much lower than the country's average (110 per km2). The largest towns are Banská Bystrica, Zvolen, Lučenec and Rimavská Sobota. According to the 2014 census, there were 655,359 inhabitants in the region, with a majority of Slovaks (83.7%), but there is a substantial Hungarian minority (11.8%) along the border with Hungary, as well as smaller minorities of Roma (2.3%) and Czechs (<1%).[4]
Politicsedit
The governor of Banská Bystrica region is Ondrej Lunter (Independent). He won with 48,5 %. In election 2022 was elected also regional parliament :
Kopa, Ľudovít; et al. (2006). The Encyclopaedia of Slovakia and the Slovaks. Bratislava, Slovakia: Encyclopaedic Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences. ISBN80-224-0925-1.
External linksedit
Banskobystrický samosprávny kraj Official website
February 15, 2024
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The Banska Bystrica Region Slovak Banskobystricky kraj pronounced ˈbanskɔbistritskiː ˈkraj Hungarian Besztercebanyai kerulet pronounced ˈbɛstɛrt sɛbaːɲɒi ˈkɛrylɛt is one of the eight regions of Slovakia It is the largest of the eight regions by area and has a lower population density than any other region The Banska Bystrica Region was established in 1923 its borders were last adjusted in 1996 Banska Bystrica consists of 514 municipalities 24 of which have town status Its administrative center is the eponymous town of Banska Bystrica which is also the region s largest town Other important towns are Zvolen and Lucenec Banska Bystrica Region Banskobystricky krajRegionFrom the top to bottom left Low Tatras Banska Bystrica Spania Dolina Hronsek Svaty Anton Manor House Banska Stiavnica Telgart viaductFlagCoat of armsBanska Bystrica RegionCountry SlovakiaCapitalBanska BystricaGovernment BodyCounty Council of Banska Bystrica Region GovernorOndrej Lunter Independent Area Total9 454 km2 3 650 sq mi Highest elevation2 046 m 6 713 ft Lowest elevation135 m 443 ft Population 2014 Total655 359 Density69 km2 180 sq mi GDP 1 Total 7 121 billion 2016 Per capita 10 917 2016 Time zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST ISO 3166 codeSK BCWebsitewww wbr vucbb wbr sk Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Politics 4 Administrative division 5 Places of interest 6 Photo gallery 7 See also 8 Notes 9 References 10 External linksGeography editIt is located in the central part of Slovakia and has an area of 9 455 km2 The region is prevailingly mountainous with several ranges within the area The highest of them are the Low Tatras in the north where the highest point Dumbier is located Some of the mountain ranges in the west include Kremnica Mountains Vtacnik and Stiavnica Mountains The Javorie and Krupina Plain ranges are located in the centre The Slovak Ore Mountains are running from the central areas to the east along with its subdivisions e g Poľana Veporske vrchy Muranska planina and Spis Gemer Karst Lower lying areas are located in the south represented by the Southern Slovak Basin running along the borders with Hungary Major rivers are the Hron in the northern half Ipeľ in the south and centre Rimava and for short length Slana in the east As for administrative division the region borders Zilina Region in the north Presov Region in the north east Kosice Region in the east Hungarian Borsod Abauj Zemplen county in the south east Nograd county in the south and Pest county in the south west Nitra Region in the west and Trencin Region in the north west Demographics editHistorical populationYearPop 1980636 192 1991659 320 3 6 2001662 121 0 4 2011660 563 0 2 2021625 601 5 3 Source 2 The population density in the region is 68 14 km2 176 5 sq mi 2020 06 30 07 01 3 which is the lowest of all Slovak regions and much lower than the country s average 110 per km2 The largest towns are Banska Bystrica Zvolen Lucenec and Rimavska Sobota According to the 2014 census there were 655 359 inhabitants in the region with a majority of Slovaks 83 7 but there is a substantial Hungarian minority 11 8 along the border with Hungary as well as smaller minorities of Roma 2 3 and Czechs lt 1 4 Politics editThe governor of Banska Bystrica region is Ondrej Lunter Independent He won with 48 5 In election 2022 was elected also regional parliament County Council of Banska Bystrica region nbsp TypeTypeUnicameralHousesCounty CouncilLeadershipGovernorOndrej Lunter IndependentStructureSeats49 nbsp Political groups Independent group 14 Centre right group 11 5 Voice 11 Alliance 9 Non affiliated 4 ElectionsLast election29 October 2022Meeting place nbsp Governor s office Banska BystricaWebsiteCouncil of Banska Bystrica regionAdministrative division editThe Banska Bystrica Region consists of 13 districts okresy There are 514 municipalities of which 24 are towns where the 56 of the region s population live Places of interest editBanska Bystrica with Banska Bystrica Castle Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral Museum of the Slovak National Uprising etc Hronsek with its castles articular church and belfry UNESCO World Heritage Site Zvolen Castle Kremnica with Saint Catherine Church Kremnica Mint etc Hronsky Benadik Monastery Banska Stiavnica UNESCO World Heritage Site Svaty Anton manor house Modry Kamen Castle Lucenec Synagogue Gemer churches with the medieval wall paintings Medieval churches in Rakos Chyzne Kamenany Rimavske Brezovo Rimavska Bana Rimavske Janovce Kyjatice Kraskovo etc Predna Hora mansion Telgart viaduct Spania Dolina a town with a mining tradition Low Tatras Natonal Park Muranska Planina National Park Greater Fatra National Park Cerova vrchovina Protected Landscape Area Poľana Protected Landscape Area Stiavnicke vrchy Protected Landscape AreaPhoto gallery edit nbsp Somoska Castle nbsp Banska Bystrica nbsp Banska Bystrica nbsp Banska Bystrica Castle nbsp Museum of the Slovak National Uprising Banska Bystrica nbsp Zvolen Castle nbsp Hronsek Castle nbsp Hronsek wooden articular church UNESCO World Heritage Site nbsp Kremnica nbsp Kremnica nbsp Kremnica mint nbsp Hronsky Benadik monastery nbsp Banska Stiavnica UNESCO World Heritage site nbsp Banska Stiavnica nbsp New Castle Banska Stiavnica nbsp Banska Stiavnica calvary nbsp Svaty Anton manor house nbsp Lucenec Synagogue nbsp Fiľakovo Castle nbsp Medieval church in Rimavske Janovce nbsp Medieval church in Kraskovo nbsp Medieval church in Kyjatice nbsp Medieval church in Rakos nbsp Predna Hora mansion nbsp Railway viaduct in Telgart nbsp Spania Dolina nbsp Bystrianska Cave nbsp Low Tatras National Park nbsp Muranska Planina National Park nbsp Greater Fatra National Park nbsp Cerova vrchovina Protected Landscape Area Stone waterfall nbsp Stiavnicke vrchy Protected Landscape Area nbsp Poľana Protected Landscape AreaSee also editFormer Zolyom County of the Kingdom of HungaryNotes editReferences edit Regions and Cities gt Regional Statistics gt Regional Economy gt Regional GDP per Capita OECD Stats Accessed on 16 November 2018 SLOVAKIA Regions and Major Cities Citypopulation Archived from the original on 2019 12 08 Retrieved 22 January 2021 Statistic of Slovak places by Dusan Kreheľ Export Archived from the original on 2021 07 09 Retrieved 2021 07 05 POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS 2001 Tab 3a dead link KDH SaS Independents Kopa Ľudovit et al 2006 The Encyclopaedia of Slovakia and the Slovaks Bratislava Slovakia Encyclopaedic Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences ISBN 80 224 0925 1 External links editBanskobystricky samospravny kraj Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Banska Bystrica Region amp oldid 1194806901, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
