Horné Lefantovce
Horné Lefantovce
Felsőelefánt | |
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Horné Lefantovce Location of Horné Lefantovce in the Nitra Region Horné Lefantovce Location of Horné Lefantovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°25′N 18°08′E / 48.42°N 18.14°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra Region |
| District | Nitra District |
| First mentioned | 1113 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jaroslav Jazvinský |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.60 km2 (7.18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 188 m (617 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 844 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 951 45[3] |
| Area code | +421 37[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NR |
| Website | www |
Horné Lefantovce (Hungarian: Felsőelefánt) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District of the Nitra Region, in western Slovakia.[4]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 188 metres (617 ft)[3] and covers an area of 18.60 km2 (7.18 sq mi) (2024).[5]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113. It was the ancestral estate of the medieval Elefánthy family, who built a 13th-century castle and a 14th-century monastery in the village.
Geography
The village lies in the centre of a west facing valley, at an altitude of around 190 metres and covers an area of 18.603 km2. A small stream runs through the village, and drains into the Nitra River.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1434 | 948 | 892 | 844 |
| Difference | −33.89% | −5.90% | −5.38% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 839 | 844 |
| Difference | +0.59% |
It has a population of 844 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 812 | 94.3% |
| Not found out | 37 | 4.29% |
| Total | 861 |
In year 2021 was 861 people by ethnicity 812 as Slovak, 37 as Not found out, 8 as Hungarian, 3 as Russian, 3 as Other, 2 as Ukrainian, 2 as Italian, 1 as Czech, 1 as Romanian, 1 as German, 1 as Moravian, 1 as French 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 | 645 | 74.91% |
| None | 134 | 15.56% |
| Not found out | 39 | 4.53% |
| Evangelical Church | 13 | 1.51% |
| Total | 861 |
In year 2021 was 861 people by religion 645 from Roman Catholic Church, 134 from None, 39 from Not found out, 13 from Evangelical Church, 6 from Other, 5 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 2 from Hinduism, 2 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Islam and 1 from Buddhism.
Facilities
The village has a public library a gym and football pitch.
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.
- ^ "Horné Lefantovce - Okres Nitra - E-OBCE.sk".
- ^ "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.
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): 1720-1940 (parish A)
External links