Dudince (before 1927 Ďudince, Hungarian: Gyűgy, German: Dudintze) is a spa town in southern Slovakia. With a population of around 1,400, it is the smallest town in Slovakia. It is known for its mineral water, hot springs and destination spas. It is located near the edge of the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 48°10′00″N 18°52′58″E / 48.16667°N 18.88278°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Krupina District |
| Founded | 1284 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dušan Strieborný |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.84 km2 (2.64 sq mi) |
| (2022) | |
| Elevation | 144 m (472 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,377 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 962 71 |
| Area code | +421-45 |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KA |
| Website | dudince-mesto.sk |
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 144 metres (472 ft)[2] and covers an area of 6.84 km2 (2.64 sq mi) (2025).[4]
It is located in the foothills of the Krupina Plain (inner western Carpathian Mountains) in the valley of the Štiavnica river, around 27 km south-west from Krupina and 15 km north from Šahy. Besides the main settlement, there is a formerly independent village, Merovce (annexed in 1960).
The town lies in the Stredoslovenska wine region and is surrounded by vineyards. Travertine piles and a "Roman" spa (see image gallery) can also be found there.
Climate
edit| Climate data for Dudince (1991−2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 15.1 (59.2) |
18.8 (65.8) |
23.8 (74.8) |
31.5 (88.7) |
32.9 (91.2) |
37.4 (99.3) |
40.2 (104.4) |
38.9 (102.0) |
34.6 (94.3) |
29.0 (84.2) |
22.4 (72.3) |
15.4 (59.7) |
40.2 (104.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 2.7 (36.9) |
5.9 (42.6) |
11.4 (52.5) |
18.1 (64.6) |
22.8 (73.0) |
26.3 (79.3) |
28.6 (83.5) |
28.5 (83.3) |
22.7 (72.9) |
16.2 (61.2) |
9.3 (48.7) |
3.3 (37.9) |
16.3 (61.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −1.2 (29.8) |
0.7 (33.3) |
5.0 (41.0) |
11.0 (51.8) |
15.8 (60.4) |
19.5 (67.1) |
21.2 (70.2) |
20.6 (69.1) |
15.2 (59.4) |
9.8 (49.6) |
5.1 (41.2) |
0.0 (32.0) |
10.2 (50.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −4.8 (23.4) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
0.4 (32.7) |
3.9 (39.0) |
8.7 (47.7) |
12.3 (54.1) |
13.9 (57.0) |
13.8 (56.8) |
9.5 (49.1) |
5.0 (41.0) |
1.5 (34.7) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
4.7 (40.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −30.3 (−22.5) |
−21.2 (−6.2) |
−17.1 (1.2) |
−7.8 (18.0) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
1.1 (34.0) |
4.3 (39.7) |
4.0 (39.2) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
−10.5 (13.1) |
−14.0 (6.8) |
−26.1 (−15.0) |
−30.3 (−22.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 39.0 (1.54) |
34.1 (1.34) |
35.6 (1.40) |
37.8 (1.49) |
66.5 (2.62) |
71.1 (2.80) |
75.7 (2.98) |
64.1 (2.52) |
54.8 (2.16) |
48.5 (1.91) |
49.4 (1.94) |
42.5 (1.67) |
619.1 (24.37) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 7.1 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 6.1 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 8.3 | 7.4 | 88.2 |
| Average snowy days | 8.6 | 6.6 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.9 | 6.4 | 28.8 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 85.0 | 79.5 | 72.2 | 65.9 | 69.0 | 69.8 | 67.8 | 69.9 | 75.8 | 81.3 | 84.5 | 86.5 | 75.6 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 61.3 | 96.3 | 157.0 | 215.7 | 252.0 | 267.9 | 281.1 | 271.6 | 193.0 | 139.7 | 72.8 | 49.4 | 2,057.8 |
| Source: NOAA[5] | |||||||||||||
History
editArchaeological discoveries show that the town was inhabited in the Neolithic era. The first written acknowledgement dates back to 1284 as Dyud. The oldest mention of the hot springs was in 1551, however, there is strong evidence to suggest that the Romas knew of the thermal pools over 2000 years ago.
The town was the host for the 2013 European Race Walking Cup.
Population
edit| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1608 | 1503 | 1429 | 1377 |
| Difference | −6.52% | −4.92% | −3.63% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1362 | 1377 |
| Difference | +1.10% |
It has a population of 1377 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
edit| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1293 | 93.69% |
| Hungarian | 51 | 3.69% |
| Not found out | 37 | 2.68% |
| Total | 1380 |
In year 2021 was 1380 people by ethnicity 1293 as Slovak, 51 as Hungarian, 37 as Not found out, 10 as Other, 9 as Czech, 9 as Ukrainian, 6 as Russian, 5 as Rusyn, 3 as Canadian, 2 as German, 2 as French, 2 as English, 1 as Serbian and 1 as Moravian.
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
edit| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 681 | 49.35% |
| Evangelical Church | 337 | 24.42% |
| None | 265 | 19.2% |
| Not found out | 48 | 3.48% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 15 | 1.09% |
| Total | 1380 |
In year 2021 was 1380 people by religion 681 from Roman Catholic Church, 337 from Evangelical Church, 265 from None, 48 from Not found out, 15 from Greek Catholic Church, 7 from Islam, 6 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 4 from Other, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church and 1 from Apostolic Church.
According to the 2001 census, the town had 1,500 inhabitants. 95.67% of inhabitants were Slovaks, 3.53% Hungarians and 0.20% Roma.[11] The religious make-up was 55.67% Roman Catholics, 28.93% Lutherans and 11.27% people with no religious affiliation.[11]
Sister city
editDudince is a twin town of Kent, Ohio, in the United States.
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Dudince Climate Normals 1991–2020". World Meteorological Organization Climatological Standard Normals (1991–2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original on 14 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- 1 2 "Municipal Statistics". Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Archived from the original on 2007-12-17. Retrieved 2007-12-26.
Genealogical resources
editThe records for genealogical research are available at the state archive, Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Nitra, Slovakia.
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1784-1893 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1929 (parish B)
Photos
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Thermal water source
Thermal water source
Hotel Rubin
Hotel Rubin
Parish Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace
Parish Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace
Park detail
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External links
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Media related to Dudince at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Spa Dudince
- Photo gallery from Dudince spa
- Dudince and its spa resorts
- Surnames of living people in Dudince
