Žikava
Žikava
Zsikva | |
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Žikava in 1950 | |
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Žikava Location of Žikava in the Nitra Region Žikava Location of Žikava in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°26′N 18°23′E / 48.44°N 18.38°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra Region |
| District | Zlaté Moravce District |
| First mentioned | 1075 |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.29 km2 (4.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 274 m (899 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 534 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 951 92[3] |
| Area code | +421 37[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZM |
| Website | www |
Žikava (Hungarian: Zsikva) is a village and municipality in Zlaté Moravce District of the Nitra Region, in western-central Slovakia. In 2011 it had a population of 514 inhabitants.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1075 : Sikula or Sichoua, Sichoa (in 1209), Sitva (1293), Zikawa (1773), Žikawa (1808). The Hungarian name is Zsikva (Phonetics : Sykava).
The village belongs to John Both de Bajna in 1492. A branch of this family will take the name of this village : the Both, next Burchad, Bélavary de Sykava.[4]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 274 metres (899 ft)[3] and covers an area of 11.29 km2 (4.36 sq mi) (2024).[5]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 592 | 545 | 518 | 534 |
| Difference | −7.93% | −4.95% | +3.08% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 534 | 534 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 534 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 504 | 95.45% |
| Not found out | 19 | 3.59% |
| Total | 528 |
In year 2021 was 528 people by ethnicity 504 as Slovak, 19 as Not found out, 4 as Czech, 3 as Austrian, 2 as Romani, 2 as Canadian, 2 as Other, 1 as Russian, 1 as Polish and 1 as Hungarian.
Note on population The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because he has permanent residence there (he lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 436 | 82.58% |
| None | 53 | 10.04% |
| Not found out | 23 | 4.36% |
| Apostolic Church | 7 | 1.33% |
| Total | 528 |
In year 2021 was 528 people by religion 436 from Roman Catholic Church, 53 from None, 23 from Not found out, 7 from Apostolic Church, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Other, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ Nagykanizsa - Romlottvár, George Szekér, 2007, Budapest
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "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.