Staré Hory

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Staré Hory
Óhegy
Municipality
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Staré Hory is located in Banská Bystrica Region
Staré Hory
Staré Hory
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Staré Hory is located in Slovakia
Staré Hory
Staré Hory
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Coordinates: 48°50′N 19°07′E / 48.83°N 19.12°E / 48.83; 19.12
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica Region
DistrictBanská Bystrica District
First mentioned1536
Area
[1]
 • Total
41.56 km2 (16.05 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
539 m (1,768 ft)
Population
 (2025)[3]
 • Total
568
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
976 02[2]
Area code+421 48[2]
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)BB
Websitewww.starehory.sk

Staré Hory (Hungarian: Óhegy) is a village in the Banská Bystrica Region in Central Slovakia. It is situated in the Staré Hory Mountains, between the Veľká Fatra and Low Tatra mountain ranges. As of the end of 2019, the village had a population of 555.

The copper deposits in the vicinity of the village were exploited as early as 2000–1700 BC. The stone tools used by prehistoric miners have been found both in Staré Hory and the nearby village of Špania Dolina. However, the name of the village was mentioned for the first time in 1536. In the 16th century, a smelting plant was built there. After the mining industry declined, the main economic activity shifted from the production of copper and charcoal to making bobbin lace. Merchants from Staré Hory were selling bobbin lace all over Austria-Hungary.

Basilica of the Visitation

A natural spring with a statue of Virgin Mary near Staré Hory is a traditional place of pilgrimage. There is also a Baroque church, originally built in the 15th century, situated in the village. This church dons the status of a minor basilica as classified by the Roman Catholic Church, the Basilica of the Visitation.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 539 metres (1,768 ft)[2] and covers an area of 41.56 km2 (16.05 sq mi) (2025).[4]

Population

Population statistic (10 years)[5]
Year1995200520152025
Count421481554568
Difference +14.25% +15.17% +2.52%
Population statistic[5]
Year20242025
Count582568
Difference−2.40%

It has a population of 568 people (31 December 2025).[6]

Ethnicity

Census 2021 (1+ %)[7][8]
EthnicityNumberFraction
Slovak52495.09%
Not found out264.71%
Romani71.27%
Total551

In year 2021 was 551 people by ethnicity 524 as Slovak, 26 as Not found out, 7 as Romani, 4 as Czech, 3 as Hungarian, 2 as Canadian, 2 as Other, 1 as Russian, 1 as Polish and 1 as German.

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+ %)[9]
ReligionNumberFraction
Roman Catholic Church30254.81%
None19034.48%
Evangelical Church325.81%
Not found out173.09%
Total551

In year 2021 was 551 people by religion 302 from Roman Catholic Church, 190 from None, 32 from Evangelical Church, 17 from Not found out, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 1 from Other.

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. "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. "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.