Drňa
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Drňa (Hungarian:Darnya) is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia.
Geography
Themunicipalitylies at analtitudeof 182 metres (597ft)and covers anareaof 12.31km2(4.75sqmi) (2025).
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1245 when it was founded (1246 Darna, 1380 Dranya, 1431 Darnia). In the 15th century it belonged to nobles Janosy. In the 16th century, it was attacked by the Turks and in 1566-67 it had to pay them a tribute. From 1938 to 1945, it belonged to Hungary.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 189 | 218 | 217 | 212 |
| Difference | +15.34% | −0.45% | −2.30% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 210 | 212 |
| Difference | +0.95% |
It has a population of 212 people (31 December 2025).
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 174 | 80.93% |
| Slovak | 35 | 16.27% |
| Not found out | 12 | 5.58% |
| Romani | 4 | 1.86% |
| Total | 215 |
In year 2021 was 215 people by ethnicity 174 as Hungarian, 35 as Slovak, 12 as Not found out and 4 as Romani.
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.
The vast majority of the municipality's population consists of the local Roma community. In 2019, they constituted an estimated 90% of the local population.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 143 | 66.51% |
| Calvinist Church | 33 | 15.35% |
| None | 15 | 6.98% |
| Not found out | 10 | 4.65% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 9 | 4.19% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 3 | 1.4% |
| Total | 215 |
In year 2021 was 215 people by religion 143 from Roman Catholic Church, 33 from Calvinist Church, 15 from None, 10 from Not found out, 9 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 3 from Greek Catholic Church and 2 from Evangelical Church.
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): 1761-1896 (parish B)
- Reformed church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1769-1858 (parish B)