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Donovaly
Municipality
Flag of Donovaly
Flag
Coat of arms of Donovaly
Coat of arms
Donovaly is located in Banská Bystrica Region
Donovaly
Donovaly
Location of Donovaly in the Banská Bystrica Region
Donovaly is located in Slovakia
Donovaly
Donovaly
Location of Donovaly in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°53′N 19°14′E / 48.88°N 19.23°E / 48.88; 19.23
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica Region
DistrictBanská Bystrica District
First mentioned1618
Government
 • MayorMiroslav Daňo
Area
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 • Total
17.50 km2 (6.76 sq mi)
Elevation
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972 m (3,189 ft)
Population
 (2025)[2]
 • Total
281
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
976 39[3]
Area code+421 48[3]
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)BB
Websitewww.donovaly.sk

Donovaly (Hungarian: Dóval) is a village in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.[4] Being situated in an important pass between the mountains of Veľká Fatra and Starohorské vrchy, on the route connecting Banská Bystrica with Ružomberok, it became a prominent centre of winter and summer sports.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 972 metres (3,189 ft)[3] and covers an area of 17.50 km2 (6.76 sq mi) (2025).[5]

History

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Donovaly was founded in the early 17th century. During World War II, it became an important center of the anti-German Resistance.[citation needed]

Population

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Population statistic (10 years)[6]
Year1995200520152025
Count151154227281
Difference +1.98% +47.40% +23.78%
Population statistic[6]
Year20242025
Count283281
Difference−0.70%

It has a population of 281 people (31 December 2025).[7]

Ethnicity

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Census 2021 (1+ %)[8][9]
EthnicityNumberFraction
Slovak22590.36%
Not found out124.81%
Other62.4%
Ukrainian41.6%
German41.6%
Total249

In year 2021 was 249 people by ethnicity 225 as Slovak, 12 as Not found out, 6 as Other, 4 as Ukrainian, 4 as German, 2 as Czech, 1 as Russian, 1 as Polish 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+ %)[10]
ReligionNumberFraction
None11044.18%
Roman Catholic Church10441.77%
Not found out124.82%
Evangelical Church124.82%
Total249

In year 2021 was 249 people by religion 110 from None, 104 from Roman Catholic Church, 12 from Not found out, 12 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Other, 2 from Hinduism, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1 from Apostolic Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.

Tourism

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Donovaly is a part of Low Tatras National Park, and it hosts one of the biggest and most popular ski resorts in Slovakia. Elevation is between 910 – 1,402 m, and there are more than 11 km of ski slopes, 17 lifts and elevators. In 2006, the Telemix lift by POMA, France – the 3rd of this kind in the world – was installed. It consists of 6 seated lift chairs, and 8 seated cabins, so the skiers can choose how they will go up to the top. Winter season starts from end of November and lasts until late March, beginning of April. It is also renowned for its dogsled racing championships.

  • State road 59 in Donovaly
    State road 59 in Donovaly
  • Parking for tourists
    Parking for tourists
  • Footbridge in Donovaly
    Footbridge in Donovaly
  • Small church in village
    Small church in village
  • Cemetery
    Cemetery

See also

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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. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  2. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  3. ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  4. ^ "Donovaly – Okres Banská Bystrica – E-OBCE.sk".
  5. ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  6. ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  7. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  8. ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
  9. ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
  10. ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1797-1897 (parish A)
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