Bojnice

Bojnice
Municipality
Town of Bojnice and Bojnice Castle
Flag
Coat of arms
Bojnice
Location of Bojnice in the Trenčín Region
Bojnice
Location of Bojnice in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°47′N 18°35′E / 48.78°N 18.58°E / 48.78; 18.58
Country Slovakia
Region Trenčín Region
DistrictPrievidza District
First mentioned1113
Government
 • MayorLadislav Smatana
Area
[1]
 • Total
19.92 km2 (7.69 sq mi)
Elevation
[3]
291 m (955 ft)
Population
 (2024)[2]
 • Total
5,073
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
972 01[3]
Area code+421 46[3]
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)PD
Websitewww.bojnice.sk

Bojnice (German: Weinitz; Hungarian: Bajmóc) is a historical town in western Slovakia located on the Nitra river, near the city of Prievidza. The town is situated just below the Bojnice Castle. It has a population of around 5,000.

Bojnice is best known for its popular tourist attractions, among them being the largest zoo in Slovakia and the Bojnice castle, and generally for being one of the oldest spa towns in Slovakia.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 291 metres (955 ft)[3] and covers an area of 19.92 km2 (7.69 sq mi) (2024).[4]

Bojnice lies in the upper Nitra River valley, under the Strážov Mountains. It is located very near the city of Prievidza, with which it shares a common public transport system. Other major cities nearby include Žilina 60 kilometres to the north and Trenčín 65 kilometres to the west.

History

The town's history is closely connected to that of Bojnice Castle. The town was first mentioned in writing in 1113, when it was mentioned as a settlement under the castle. Bojnice was granted town privileges in 1366.

Landmarks

The town is most known for the Bojnice Castle, first mentioned in 1113 and originally built as a wooden fort, it was over time built as a stone castle and in the 20th century, in the Romantic style. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction. The castle has appeared in many international films, and a well-known international festival of spectres takes place there every year. It is built on travertine rock with a natural cave.

The Bojnice zoo was founded in 1955. In 2006, it had 355 different species and more than 1,800 animals.

Bojnice is also known for its spa. The therapeutic springs were mentioned 1549 for the first time. Today they treat patients with disorders of the locomotor system, with rheumatic diseases, post-traumatic conditions, orthopaedic disturbances of the spine, neurological diseases and occupational diseases.

Population

Population statistic (10 years)[5]
Year1994200420142024
Count4984499649005073
Difference +0.24% −1.92% +3.53%
Population statistic[5]
Year20232024
Count50135073
Difference+1.19%

It has a population of 5073 people (31 December 2024).[6]

Ethnicity

Census 2021 (1+ %)[7][8]
EthnicityNumberFraction
Slovak458292.04%
Not found out3176.36%
Total4978

In year 2021 was 4978 people by ethnicity 4582 as Slovak, 317 as Not found out, 47 as Czech, 41 as Other, 28 as German, 24 as Hungarian, 19 as Ukrainian, 14 as Russian, 9 as Italian, 6 as Chinese, 5 as Polish, 4 as Turkish, 3 as Jewish, 3 as Irish, 3 as Moravian, 2 as Romani, 2 as Rusyn, 2 as French, 2 as Croatian, 1 as Romanian, 1 as Austrian, 1 as Canadian and 1 as Bulgarian.

Note on population: The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.

Religion

Census 2021 (1+ %)[9]
ReligionNumberFraction
Roman Catholic Church264353.09%
None178835.92%
Not found out3216.45%
Evangelical Church641.29%
Total4978

In year 2021 was 4978 people by religion 2643 from Roman Catholic Church, 1788 from None, 321 from Not found out, 64 from Evangelical Church, 24 from Other, 22 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 20 from Ad hoc movements, 15 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 15 from Greek Catholic Church, 13 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 12 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 12 from Islam, 10 from Buddhism, 8 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 3 from Jewish community, 3 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Baptists Church, 2 from Apostolic Church and 1 from Hinduism.

According to the 2001 census, the town had 5,006 inhabitants. 97.06% of inhabitants were Slovaks, 0.68% Czechs and 0.24% Germans (Carpathian Germans).[10] The religious make-up was 74.55% Roman Catholics, 19% people with no religious affiliation and 2% Lutherans.[10]

Notable people

Twin towns — sister cities

Bojnice is twinned with:[11]

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Slovakia

See also

References

  1. ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  2. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  3. ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  4. ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  5. ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  6. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  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.
  10. ^ a b "Municipal Statistics". Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Archived from the original on 2007-11-16. Retrieved 2007-12-09.
  11. ^ "Partnerské mestá". bojnice.sk (in Slovak). Bojnice. Retrieved 2019-09-09.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1668-1912 (parish A)
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