Chrastince
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Chrastince (Hungarian:Ipolyharaszti) is a village and municipality in the Veľký Krtíš District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia.
Geography
Themunicipalitylies at analtitudeof 146 metres (479ft)and covers anareaof 4.04km2(1.56sqmi) (2025).
History
The village was first mentioned in King Béla IV's List in 1244 (1244 Gyormoth, 1299 Haraztigyormoth) as a donation to Balassa feudatory family. In the 18th century it belonged to Gürky family and in the 19th century to Zichy and Majthény. From 896 to 1920 and 1938 to 1945 it belonged to Hungary.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 231 | 242 | 239 | 196 |
| Difference | +4.76% | −1.23% | −17.99% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 201 | 196 |
| Difference | −2.48% |
It has a population of 196 people (31 December 2025).
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 179 | 86.05% |
| Hungarian | 42 | 20.19% |
| Romani | 26 | 12.5% |
| Not found out | 8 | 3.84% |
| Total | 208 |
In year 2021 was 208 people by ethnicity 179 as Slovak, 42 as Hungarian, 26 as Romani, 8 as Not found out and 1 as Russian.
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 | 165 | 79.33% |
| Not found out | 19 | 9.13% |
| Evangelical Church | 10 | 4.81% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 7 | 3.37% |
| None | 6 | 2.88% |
| Total | 208 |
In year 2021 was 208 people by religion 165 from Roman Catholic Church, 19 from Not found out, 10 from Evangelical Church, 7 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from None and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1699-1897 (parish AB)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1721-1862 (parish B)