Budikovany (Hungarian: Bugyikfala) is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia.[4] Village is situated on the north-east shore of Teplý Vrch (warm hill) lake where river Blh and Drienok creek meet. Today it is a small farming village and a popular place for visitors and outdoors enthusiasts. The village now profits from the proximity of Teplý vrch lake.
Budikovany
Bugyikfala | |
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 Lutheran church | |
 Flag | |
  Budikovany Location of Budikovany in the Banská Bystrica Region  Budikovany Location of Budikovany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°29′N 20°06′E / 48.48°N 20.10°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Rimavská Sobota District |
| First mentioned | 1301 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.33 km2 (1.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 221 m (725 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 62 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 980 23[2] |
| Area code | +421 47[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RS |
| Website | budikovany |
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 221 metres (725 ft)[2] and covers an area of 3.33 km2 (1.29 sq mi) (2025).[5]
History
editIn the 18th century the village was the property of Muráň castle owners, In 1773 had Budikovany 41 homesteads, in 1828 36 houses. Locals had been engaged in agriculture, wax production, weaving, and fruit growing.
Population
edit| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 67 | 56 | 61 | 62 |
| Difference | −16.41% | +8.92% | +1.63% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 66 | 62 |
| Difference | −6.06% |
It has a population of 62 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
edit| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 59 | 95.16% |
| Hungarian | 4 | 6.45% |
| Romani | 1 | 1.61% |
| Russian | 1 | 1.61% |
| Not found out | 1 | 1.61% |
| Total | 62 |
In year 2021 was 62 people by ethnicity 59 as Slovak, 4 as Hungarian, 1 as Romani, 1 as Russian and 1 as Not found out.
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
edit| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 29 | 46.77% |
| None | 22 | 35.48% |
| Evangelical Church | 8 | 12.9% |
| Not found out | 1 | 1.61% |
| Buddhism | 1 | 1.61% |
| Ad hoc movements | 1 | 1.61% |
| Total | 62 |
In year 2021 was 62 people by religion 29 from Roman Catholic Church, 22 from None, 8 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Not found out, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Statistical Office of the slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-12. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
- ↑ "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 "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.
Genealogical resources
editThe records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1829-1887 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1743-1841 (parish A)
External links
edit
Media related to Budikovany at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Blog about neighboring area
- Surnames of living people in Budikovany
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