Dudince

Dudince
Town
Dudince
Location of Dudince in the Banská Bystrica Region
Dudince
Location of Dudince in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°10′00″N 18°52′58″E / 48.16667°N 18.88278°E / 48.16667; 18.88278
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica Region
DistrictKrupina District
Founded1284
Government
 • MayorDušan Strieborný
Area
 • Total
6.84 km2 (2.64 sq mi)
 (2022)
Elevation
144 m (472 ft)
Population
 (2024)
 • Total
1,362
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
962 71
Area code+421-45
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)KA
Websitedudince-mesto.sk

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.