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Žiar nad Hronom
City in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
Overview
Žiar nad Hronom is a charming small city in central Slovakia, set between forested hills and the Hron River. It offers a peaceful atmosphere, local history, and a friendly, community-oriented vibe ideal for both short visits and longer stays.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Slovakia
Region
Banská Bystrica
Population
16,677
Time Zone
Europe/Bratislava
Coordinates
48.59°, 18.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,191
Local Cost
$647
Local Income
$950
Cashless
65
English
45
Temperature
8.4°C
Summer Avg
18.9°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
35.7°C
Record Low
-24.8°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
696 mm
Internet Speed
242 Mbps
Upload
108 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
11
Parks
1
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1013.0
Airport
SLD
Distance
22 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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