Nižná Slaná
Nižná Slaná
Alsósajó | |
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Nižná Slaná Location of Nižná Slaná in the Košice Region Nižná Slaná Location of Nižná Slaná in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°44′N 20°25′E / 48.73°N 20.42°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice Region |
| District | Rožňava District |
| First mentioned | 1360 |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.93 km2 (7.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 361 m (1,184 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,240 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 492 3[3] |
| Area code | +421 58[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RV |
| Website | www |
Nižná Slaná (Hungarian: Alsósajó) is a village and municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of middle-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1360. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Nižná Slaná was part of Gömör and Kishont County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 361 metres (1,184 ft)[3] and covers an area of 18.93 km2 (7.31 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1073 | 1207 | 1247 | 1240 |
| Difference | +12.48% | +3.31% | −0.56% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1248 | 1240 |
| Difference | −0.64% |
It has a population of 1240 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1143 | 94.93% |
| Not found out | 48 | 3.98% |
| Romani | 41 | 3.4% |
| Total | 1204 |
In year 2021 was 1204 people by ethnicity 1143 as Slovak, 48 as Not found out, 41 as Romani, 10 as Hungarian, 4 as Czech, 2 as Russian and 1 as Rusyn.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| None | 644 | 53.49% |
| Evangelical Church | 278 | 23.09% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 210 | 17.44% |
| Not found out | 41 | 3.41% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 13 | 1.08% |
| United Methodist Church | 12 | 1% |
| Total | 1204 |
In year 2021 was 1204 people by religion 644 from None, 278 from Evangelical Church, 210 from Roman Catholic Church, 41 from Not found out, 13 from Greek Catholic Church, 12 from United Methodist Church, 2 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Hinduism, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Culture
The village has a public library, a gymnasium and a football pitch.
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.