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Krokava

Krokava (Hungarian: Kopárhegy) is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia. Originally a shepherd settlement, locals later engaged in raising cattle and weaving. One of the most notable attractions of Krokava is the village belfry.

Krokava
Kopárhegy
Municipality
Flag of Krokava
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Krokava is located in Banská Bystrica Region
Krokava
Krokava
Location of Krokava in the Banská Bystrica Region
Krokava is located in Slovakia
Krokava
Krokava
Location of Krokava in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°38′N 20°02′E / 48.63°N 20.03°E / 48.63; 20.03
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica Region
DistrictRimavská Sobota District
First mentioned1427
Area
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 • Total
10.27 km2 (3.97 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
787 m (2,582 ft)
Population
 (2025)[3]
 • Total
20
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
982 67[2]
Area code+421 47[2]
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)RS
Websitewww.krokava.sk

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 787 metres (2,582 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.27 km2 (3.97 sq mi) (2025).[4]

Population

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Population statistic (10 years)[5]
Year1995200520152025
Count35352720
Difference +0% −22.85% −25.92%
Population statistic[5]
Year20242025
Count1820
Difference+11.11%

It has a population of 20 people (31 December 2025).[6]

Ethnicity

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Census 2021 (1+ %)[7][8]
EthnicityNumberFraction
Slovak2191.3%
Not found out14.34%
Hungarian14.34%
Total23

In year 2021 was 23 people by ethnicity 21 as Slovak, 1 as Not found out and 1 as Hungarian.

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

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Census 2021 (1+ %)[9]
ReligionNumberFraction
None1252.17%
Evangelical Church939.13%
Roman Catholic Church14.35%
Not found out14.35%
Total23

In year 2021 was 23 people by religion 12 from None, 9 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Roman Catholic Church and 1 from Not found out.

References

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  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. 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  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. 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.
  6. ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  7. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  8. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  9. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
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