Hoste, Galanta District
Hoste
Kisgeszt | |
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Hoste Location of Hoste in the Trnava Region Hoste Location of Hoste in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°16′N 17°38′E / 48.267°N 17.633°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Trnava Region |
| District | Galanta District |
| First mentioned | 1231 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.48 km2 (1.73 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 125 m (410 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 431 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 925 45[3] |
| Area code | +421 31[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | GA |
| Website | hoste-obec |
Hoste (Hungarian: Kisgeszt) is a village and municipality in Galanta District of the Trnava Region of south-west Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1231. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Pozsony County within the Kingdom of Hungary.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 125 metres (410 ft)[3] and covers an area of 4.48 km2 (1.73 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 496 | 504 | 486 | 431 |
| Difference | +1.61% | −3.57% | −11.31% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 432 | 431 |
| Difference | −0.23% |
It has a population of 431 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 421 | 96.33% |
| Not found out | 14 | 3.2% |
| Total | 437 |
In year 2021 was 437 people by ethnicity 421 as Slovak, 14 as Not found out, 4 as Hungarian, 3 as Czech, 1 as Moravian, 1 as Canadian 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 | 342 | 78.26% |
| None | 51 | 11.67% |
| Not found out | 13 | 2.97% |
| Evangelical Church | 13 | 2.97% |
| Total | 437 |
In year 2021 was 437 people by religion 342 from Roman Catholic Church, 51 from None, 13 from Not found out, 13 from Evangelical Church, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Buddhism, 3 from Calvinist Church, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Other, 1 from Greek Catholic Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bratislava, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1688-1895 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1701-1896 (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
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