Bánov, Slovakia
Bánov
Bánkeszi | |
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Bánov Location of Bánov in the Nitra Region Bánov Location of Bánov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°03′N 18°12′E / 48.05°N 18.20°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra Region |
| District | Nové Zámky District |
| First mentioned | 1113 |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.76 km2 (7.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 121 m (397 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 3,548 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 941 01[3] |
| Area code | +421 35[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NZ |
| Website | www |
Bánov (Hungarian: Bánkeszi) is a municipality and village in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 121 metres (397 ft)[3] and covers an area of 19.76 km2 (7.63 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 3760 | 3742 | 3709 | 3548 |
| Difference | −0.47% | −0.88% | −4.34% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 3582 | 3548 |
| Difference | −0.94% |
It has a population of 3548 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 3433 | 92.85% |
| Not found out | 216 | 5.84% |
| Hungarian | 49 | 1.32% |
| Total | 3697 |
In year 2021 was 3697 people by ethnicity 3433 as Slovak, 216 as Not found out, 49 as Hungarian, 19 as Other, 17 as Czech, 5 as Romani, 4 as Greek, 3 as Russian, 1 as Irish, 1 as Italian, 1 as Serbian, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Romanian, 1 as Polish, 1 as German and 1 as Croatian.
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 | 2643 | 71.49% |
| None | 730 | 19.75% |
| Not found out | 224 | 6.06% |
| Total | 3697 |
In year 2021 was 3697 people by religion 2643 from Roman Catholic Church, 730 from None, 224 from Not found out, 22 from Evangelical Church, 20 from Greek Catholic Church, 16 from Ad hoc movements, 11 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 7 from Apostolic Church, 4 from Other, 3 from Calvinist Church, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 3 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 3 from Hinduism, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Buddhism and 1 from Jewish community.
Facilities
The village has a public library, a DVD rental store and a cinema. It also has a gym and football pitch.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive in Nitra (Slovak: Štátny archív v Nitre).
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787-1895 (parish B)
See also
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.
- ^ "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.
External links
- Village website (in Slovak)
- Organisation in Bánov
- Surnames of living people in Banov
- Bánov – Nové Zámky okolie