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Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
Banská Bystrica Region · Slovakia
Banská Bystrica is a mid-size city in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia with a population of 74,590. Elevation: 1,079 ft (329 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
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About Banská Bystrica
Banská Bystrica is a city in central Slovakia, located on the Hron River in a long and wide valley encircled by the mountain chains of the Low Tatras, the Veľká Fatra, and the Kremnica Mountains. With approximately 76,000 inhabitants, Banská Bystrica is the sixth most populous municipality in Slovakia. The present-day town was founded by German settlers who were invited by the Hungarian Árpád kings during the Middle Ages, but it was built upon a former Slavic/Slovak/Avar settlement. It became a part of Zólyom County after Hungarian conquest. In 1255, during the reign of Béla IV of Hungary, it obtained the municipal privileges of a free royal town of the Kingdom of Hungary and was resettled by Germans from Thüringen. The copper mining town acquired its present picturesque look in the late Middle Ages when the prosperous burghers built its central churches, mansions, and fortifications. It is the capital of the kraj and the okres. It is also the home of Matej Bel University. As a historical town with easy access to the surrounding mountains, Banská Bystrica is a popular winter and summer tourist destination.
People
Climate
| Population | 74,590 |
| Population Density | 1,869 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.7395°, 19.1493° |
| Timezone | Europe/Bratislava |
| Country | 🇸🇰 Slovakia |
| State / Province | Banská Bystrica Region |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.0 inches (863 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.7 inches (30 cm) |
About Banská Bystrica
Banská Bystrica is a mid-size city in Slovakia (Banská Bystrica Region) with a population of 74,590. The city sits at an elevation of 1,079 feet (329 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bratislava.
Climate in Banská Bystrica
Banská Bystrica has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (20°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 711 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below Slovakia avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 39.9 sq mi (103.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,869/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7395°N, 19.1493°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bratislava |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in |
Banská Bystrica has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 25°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.0").
Colleges & Universities in Banská Bystrica
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ekonomická fakulta UMB | University | — | Visit → |
| Fakulta prírodných vied Univerzity Mateja Bela | University | — | — |
| Fakulta techniky TUZVO | University | — | Visit → |
| Fakulta zdravotníctva | University | — | — |
| Fakulta zdravotníctva | University | — | — |
| Fakulta zdravotníctva | University | — | — |
| Filozofická fakulta Univerzity Mateja Bela | University | — | — |
| Gymnázium Ľudovíta Štúra | College | — | Visit → |
| Právnická fakulta UMB | University | — | Visit → |
| Stredná odborná škola | College | — | Visit → |
| Stredná odborná škola | College | — | — |
| Stredná odborná škola Pod Bánošom | College | — | Visit → |
| Súkromná stredná odborná škola technická | College | — | Visit → |
| Technická univerzita Zvolen | University | — | — |
| Univerzita Mateja Bela - Pedagogická fakulta | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Banská Bystrica
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Špeciálna základná škola | — | — | — | — |
| Materská škola - Jakub | — | — | — | — |
| Stredná priemyselná škola Jozefa Murgaša | — | — | — | — |
| Základná škola Narnia | — | — | — | — |
| Katolícke gymnázium Štefana Moysesa | — | — | — | — |
| Evanjelické gymnázium | — | — | — | — |
| ZŠ SNP 20 | — | — | — | — |
| ZŠ Golianova | — | — | — | — |
| Základná umelecká škola Jána Cikkera | — | — | — | — |
| 1. Súkromné Banskobystrické gymnázium s.r.o. | — | — | — | — |
| Stredná športová škola | — | — | — | — |
| Štátna Jazyková Škola | — | — | — | — |
| Základná umelecká škola Jána Cikkera | — | — | — | — |
| Gymnázium Andreja Sládkoviča | — | — | — | — |
| Základná škola | — | — | — | — |
| Stredná odborná škola automobilová | — | — | — | — |
| Stredná odborná škola podnikania | — | — | — | — |
| Stredná odborná škola hotelových služieb a obchodu | — | — | — | — |
| Stredná zdravotnícka škola | — | — | — | — |
| Stredná odborná škola informačných technológií | — | — | — | — |
| Obchodná akadémia | — | — | — | — |
| Gymnázium Jozefa Gregora Tajovského | — | — | — | — |
| Základná umelecká škola Jána Cikkera | — | — | — | — |
| Gymnázium Mikuláša Kováča | — | — | — | — |
| Základná a materská súkromná škola Dráčik | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Banská Bystrica
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rádio Vlna | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SRo2 Rádio Regina Stred | public radio, regional radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Vlna Oldies Party | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RÁDIO SLOVENSKO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SLOBODNÝ VYSIELAČ | truth about the world. pravda o svete. | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fit family Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Frontinus | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RÁDIO_FM | alternative, indie | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Rádio Rebeca | cz sk, pop | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Andrychów | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio X Metal | metal | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio X64 | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio X Ľudovky (Uniza) | folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio X 256 | — | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Banská Bystrica
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banícke múzeum Staré hory | ||||
| Banské múzeum | ||||
| Galéria | ||||
| Lesnícke a drevárske múzeum | ||||
| Ľudové múzeum | ||||
| Matejov dom | ||||
| Museum of Coins | ||||
| Museum of Coins and Medals | ||||
| Museum of kitsch | ||||
| Múzeum Geocachingu | ||||
| Múzeum medi | ||||
| Múzeum obce Ostrá Lúka | ||||
| Múzeum SNP | ||||
| Múzeum SNP | ||||
| Obecná múzeum Notariát | ||||
| Pamätná izba Terézie Vansovej | ||||
| Pamätný dom J.G.Tajovského | ||||
| Skanzen ťažkej bojovej techniky | ||||
| Slovak map museum | ||||
| Slovenská národná galéria | ||||
| Thurzov Dom | ||||
| Tihányiovský kaštieľ | ||||
| Výstava oznamovacej a zabezpečovacej techniky |
Libraries in Banská Bystrica
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knižnica Jozefa Horáka | 0.0 | |||||
| Knižnica ÚĽUV pri regionálnom centre remesiel ÚĽUV Banská Bystrica | 0.0 | |||||
| Krajská knižnica Ľudovíta Štúra vo Zvolene | 0.0 | |||||
| Mestská knižnica Sliač | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Bartošova Lehôtka | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Čerín | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Dolný Harmanec | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Dubové | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Dúbravica | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Dúbravy | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Hiadeľ | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Horná Ves | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Klokoč | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Liptovská Lúžna | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Liptovská Osada | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Liptovské Revúce | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Lučatín | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Močiar | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Moštenica | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Necpaly | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Nevoľné | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Ostrá Lúka | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Pitelová | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Podkonice | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Povrazník | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Slovenská Ľupča | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Staré Hory | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Tŕnie | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Tŕnie | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Turček | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecná knižnica Železná Breznica | 0.0 | |||||
| Slovenská lesnícka a drevárska knižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Štátna vedecká knižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Verejná knižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Verejná knižnica Mikuláša Kováča | 0.0 | |||||
| Verejná knižnica Mikuláša Kováča | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Banská Bystrica
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faxcopy | |||||
| Faxcopy | |||||
| Mestská tržnica | |||||
| ovocie a zelenina u Zoliho | |||||
| Potraviny MIX |
Hotels in Banská Bystrica
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Banská Bystrica
51 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Banská Bystrica
36 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Banská Bystrica
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Banská Bystrica
4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Banská Bystrica
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Banská Bystrica
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Banská Bystrica
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Banská Bystrica
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Banská Bystrica
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Banská Bystrica
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Banská Bystrica
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Banská Bystrica
17 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Banská Bystrica
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Banská Bystrica
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Banská Bystrica
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banskobystrická Perla | ||||
| Baran Brewery | ||||
| Čierny Kameň | ||||
| Donovalský pivovar | ||||
| Krebs | ||||
| Pivovar Gran | ||||
| Urpiner |
Stadiums & Teams in Banská Bystrica
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Banská Bystrica
52 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKI Centrum Kozinec | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Závažná Poruba - Opalisko | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| SKI centrum Demänová | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vyšné Krátke | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Win ter park Martinky | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skicentrum Žiar-Dolinky | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Holý diel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vrátna | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Roháče - Spálená | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Racibor | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kubínska hoľa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zuberec - Janovky | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lyžiarske a rekreačné stredisko Veľké Ostré | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snowland | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Zábava Hruštín | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski centrum Nižná - Uhliská | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skipark Meander Oravice | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| UBOC | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Vitanová | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Makov | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| SKI Krušetnica | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Orava Snow | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| SKI Bukovina Turzovka | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Veľká Rača | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Športcentrum Oščadnica | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lyžiarsky vlek Olešná - Potôčky | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Šachtičky | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vojšín Malá Lehota | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Blanc Ostrý Grúň | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Košútka | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Látky | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kokava - Línia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Látky - Prašivá | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Cigeľ | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Krahule | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skalka | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Čierny Balog | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski-TMG Remata | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Národné biatlonové centrum Osrblie | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski centrum Drozdovo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Podkonice - Pleše | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mýto ski & bike | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Tále | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| SKI Krpáčovo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| PARK SNOW Donovaly | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chopok Juh | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jasna Low Tatras | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chopok | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| skiarena Fačkovské sedlo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chopok Jasná | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jasenská dolina - stredisko Lehota | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jasenská dolina - stredisko Kašová | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Banská Bystrica
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sliač Airport | SLD | Medium Airport |
| Žilina-Dolný Hričov Airport | ILZ | Medium Airport |
| Bátonyterenye-Világosipuszta sportreptér | — | Small Airport |
| Čerín-Čačín Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dlžín Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dobra Niva airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dolná Strehová Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dolná Štubňa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dolna Telka Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Domaniža Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hontianske Nemce Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Janova Lehota Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Jasná Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Košťany nad Turcom Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| LMK Očová Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lučenec Airfield | LUE | Small Airport |
| Martin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mokraď Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Morovno Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nevoľné Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Očová Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Plášťovce Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pliešovce Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pohronský Ruskov Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Prievidza Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Prša Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rohozná Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ružomberok Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sklabiná Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tekovský Hrádok Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tomášovce Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tužina Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Vavrečka Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Želiezovce Cropduster Strip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Banská Bystrica
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Banská Bystrica 1 | |
| Banská Bystrica 4 | |
| Banská Bystrica 5 |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Banská Bystrica
3 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Banská Štiavnica | ||
| Banská Štiavnica | ||
| Hronsek Wooden Church |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Banská Bystrica
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapel of St. John of Nepomuk | |
| Christian Fellowship Grace | |
| Evanjelický a. v. kostol | |
| Evanjelický a. v. kostol | |
| I. | |
| Katedrála svätého Františka Xaverskeho | |
| Kostol Narodenia Panny Márie | |
| Kostol povýšenia Svätého kríža | |
| Kostol sv. Alžbety | |
| Kostol sv. Michala archanjela | |
| Kostol Svätého Kríža | |
| Kristus na Olivovej hore | |
| Nanebovzatia Panny Márie | |
| SVÄTÉ MISIE | |
| svätého Jakuba |
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Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Banská Bystrica?
Banská Bystrica has a population of 74,590 residents and is located in Slovakia. The population density is 1,869 people per square mile, spread across 39.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Banská Bystrica?
Banská Bystrica has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.0 inches, with 11.7 inches of snow.