in Slovakia by population, thirteenth by size. It is the center of the Podpoľanie historical region and the seat of a county (Zvolen District). It is also
Region Former County part Former County Kysuce northern Žilina Záhorie western Nitra Bratislava Podpoľanie [sk] southern Zvolen Zamagurie northern Spiš
Country Slovakia Region (kraj) Banská Bystrica Region Cultural region Podpoľanie [sk] Seat Detva Area • Total 475 km2 (183 sq mi) Population (2001) • Total