Priechod (Hungarian: Perhát) is a village and municipality in Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.[4]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1340.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 460 metres and covers an area of 11.211 km2.[5]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 463 metres (1,519 ft)[3] and covers an area of 11.21 km2 (4.33 sq mi) (2025).[6]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 864 | 915 | 918 | 1009 |
| Difference | +5.90% | +0.32% | +9.91% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1030 | 1009 |
| Difference | −2.03% |
It has a population of 1009 people (31 December 2025).[8]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1002 | 99.3% |
| Total | 1009 |
In year 2021 was 1009 people by ethnicity 1002 as Slovak, 5 as Jewish, 5 as Not found out, 4 as Czech, 2 as Other, 1 as Romani, 1 as Russian 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
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 726 | 71.95% |
| None | 198 | 19.62% |
| Evangelical Church | 39 | 3.87% |
| Not found out | 14 | 1.39% |
| Total | 1009 |
In year 2021 was 1009 people by religion 726 from Roman Catholic Church, 198 from None, 39 from Evangelical Church, 14 from Not found out, 6 from Other, 5 from Jewish community, 5 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Apostolic Church, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Jehovah’s Witnesses and 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia.
References
- ^ “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.
- ^ “Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia – obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]”. Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ a b c d “Základná charakteristika”. www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ “Oznamy – Oficiálna stránka obce Priechod”. www.priechod.sk. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
- ^ “Map of Priechod – Michelin Priechod map – ViaMichelin”. www.viamichelin.com. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
- ^ “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.
- ^ a b “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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