Bešeňov
Bešeňov
Zsitvabesenyő | |
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Bešeňov Location of Bešeňov in the Nitra Region Bešeňov Location of Bešeňov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°03′N 18°16′E / 48.05°N 18.27°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra Region |
| District | Nové Zámky District |
| First mentioned | 1075 |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.09 km2 (6.60 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 123 m (404 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,551 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 941 41[3] |
| Area code | +421 35[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NZ |
| Website | www |
Bešeňov (Hungarian: Zsitvabesenyő) is a municipality and village in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
History
In the 9th century, the territory of Bešeňov became part of the Kingdom of Hungary. In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1075. After the Austro-Hungarian army disintegrated in November 1918, Czechoslovak troops occupied the area, later acknowledged internationally by the Treaty of Trianon. Between 1938 and 1945 Bešeňov once more became part of Miklós Horthy's Hungary through the First Vienna Award. From 1945 until the Velvet Divorce, it was part of Czechoslovakia. Since then it has been part of Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 123 metres (404 ft)[3] and covers an area of 17.09 km2 (6.60 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1813 | 1721 | 1662 | 1551 |
| Difference | −5.07% | −3.42% | −6.67% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1569 | 1551 |
| Difference | −1.14% |
It has a population of 1551 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 1164 | 71.8% |
| Slovak | 539 | 33.25% |
| Not found out | 25 | 1.54% |
| Total | 1621 |
In year 2021 was 1621 people by ethnicity 1164 as Hungarian, 539 as Slovak, 25 as Not found out, 7 as Other, 3 as Czech, 3 as Russian, 1 as Turkish, 1 as Serbian, 1 as Romani, 1 as Austrian and 1 as German.
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 | 1461 | 90.13% |
| None | 83 | 5.12% |
| Calvinist Church | 19 | 1.17% |
| Evangelical Church | 18 | 1.11% |
| Not found out | 17 | 1.05% |
| Total | 1621 |
In year 2021 was 1621 people by religion 1461 from Roman Catholic Church, 83 from None, 19 from Calvinist Church, 18 from Evangelical Church, 17 from Not found out, 10 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Other, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Islam, 1 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Apostolic Church.
Facilities
The village has a public library, gym, football team and table-tennis team. It has three pubs and two bars. A small medical centre is also run by the village.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787-1925 (parish A)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1784-1870 (parish B)
See also
References
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- ^ "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.