Pliešovce (German: Deutschpelsätz; Hungarian: Tótpelsőc) is a village and municipality of the Zvolen District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
Pliešovce
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  Pliešovce Location of Pliešovce in the Banská Bystrica Region  Pliešovce Location of Pliešovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°25′N 19°10′E / 48.42°N 19.17°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Zvolen District |
| First mentioned | 1332 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Štefan Sýkora (Ind.) |
| Area | |
• Total | 56.10 km2 (21.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 633 m (2,077 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,250 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 962 63[2] |
| Area code | +421 45[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZV |
| Website | www |
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 633 metres (2,077 ft)[2] and covers an area of 56.10 km2 (21.66 sq mi) (2025).[4]
History
editBefore the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Pliešovce was part of Zólyom County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
Population
edit| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 2221 | 2220 | 2285 | 2250 |
| Difference | −0.04% | +2.92% | −1.53% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2262 | 2250 |
| Difference | −0.53% |
It has a population of 2250 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
edit| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 2145 | 94.91% |
| Not found out | 79 | 3.49% |
| Total | 2260 |
In year 2021 was 2260 people by ethnicity 2145 as Slovak, 79 as Not found out, 22 as Czech, 18 as Other, 10 as German, 8 as Polish, 8 as Hungarian, 4 as Rusyn, 4 as Moravian, 3 as Russian, 3 as French, 2 as Greek, 1 as Irish, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as Romanian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church | 825 | 36.5% |
| None | 651 | 28.81% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 619 | 27.39% |
| Not found out | 75 | 3.32% |
| Total | 2260 |
In year 2021 was 2260 people by religion 825 from Evangelical Church, 651 from None, 619 from Roman Catholic Church, 75 from Not found out, 20 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 18 from Other, 12 from Greek Catholic Church, 11 from Buddhism, 8 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 7 from Ad hoc movements, 3 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 3 from United Methodist Church, 2 from Hinduism, 2 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses and 1 from Islam.
Notable people
edit- Matej Čurma (born 1996), footballer
References
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.
- ↑ "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.
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