Horná Kráľová
Horná Kráľová
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Horná Kráľová Location of Horná Kráľová in the Nitra Region Horná Kráľová Location of Horná Kráľová in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°14′N 17°55′E / 48.23°N 17.92°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra Region |
| District | Šaľa District |
| First mentioned | 1113 |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.11 km2 (7.38 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 142 m (466 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,871 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 951 32[3] |
| Area code | +421 37[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SA |
| Website | www |
Horná Kráľová (Hungarian: Királyi) is a village and municipality in Šaľa 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 142 metres (466 ft)[3] and covers an area of 19.11 km2 (7.38 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1961 | 1853 | 1905 | 1871 |
| Difference | −5.50% | +2.80% | −1.78% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1876 | 1871 |
| Difference | −0.26% |
It has a population of 1871 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1598 | 85.63% |
| Hungarian | 206 | 11.03% |
| Not found out | 116 | 6.21% |
| Total | 1866 |
In year 2021 was 1866 people by ethnicity 1598 as Slovak, 206 as Hungarian, 116 as Not found out, 14 as Romani, 8 as Czech, 3 as Other, 2 as Serbian, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Russian, 1 as Romanian and 1 as English.
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 | 1443 | 77.33% |
| None | 250 | 13.4% |
| Not found out | 119 | 6.38% |
| Total | 1866 |
In year 2021 was 1866 people by religion 1443 from Roman Catholic Church, 250 from None, 119 from Not found out, 12 from Greek Catholic Church, 10 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 8 from Evangelical Church, 7 from Ad hoc movements, 6 from Other, 3 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Old Catholic Church, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality and 1 from Apostolic Church.
Facilities
The village has a public library and a football pitch.
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): 1673-1895 (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.
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- ^ 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.
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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.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.