Skalica District
Skalica District | |
|---|---|
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region (kraj) | Trnava Region |
| Seat | Skalica |
| Area | |
• Total | 357.08 km2 (137.87 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 46,764 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Telephone prefix | 034 |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SI |
| Municipalities | 21 |
Skalica District (okres Skalica) is a district in the Trnava Region of western Slovakia.[3] It lies in the northern part of Záhorská nížina, a lowland between Bratislava and Czech Republic. The district was established in 1923 and its current borders have existed from 1996. Its largest town is its seat Skalica.
The main branch of the district's economy is industry.
Important cultural sights are the historical center of the town Skalica and a church in Kopčany, one of the oldest buildings in Slovakia, originating from the Great Moravian period.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 46,384 | 47,134 | 46,934 | 46,764 |
| Difference | +1.61% | −0.42% | −0.36% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 46,916 | 46,764 |
| Difference | −0.32% |
It has a population of 46,764 people (31 December 2024).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 43,545 | 89.06% |
| Not found out | 3173 | 6.48% |
| Czech | 1192 | 2.43% |
| Total | 48,894 |
In year 2021 was 48,894 people by ethnicity 43,545 as Slovak, 3173 as Not found out, 1192 as Czech, 318 as Romani, 128 as Other, 98 as Ukrainian, 77 as Hungarian, 70 as Moravian, 55 as Russian, 53 as Romanian, 30 as Rusyn, 26 as German, 23 as Italian, 17 as Austrian, 17 as Polish, 16 as Vietnamese, 9 as Bulgarian, 7 as Jewish, 7 as English, 6 as Serbian, 6 as French, 5 as Croatian, 4 as Chinese, 3 as Silesian, 3 as Albanian, 2 as Irish, 2 as Canadian, 1 as Turkish and 1 as Greek.
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 | 27,425 | 57.71% |
| None | 13,629 | 28.68% |
| Not found out | 3610 | 7.6% |
| Evangelical Church | 1705 | 3.59% |
| Total | 47,525 |
In year 2021 was 47,525 people by religion 27,425 from Roman Catholic Church, 13,629 from None, 3610 from Not found out, 1705 from Evangelical Church, 214 from Greek Catholic Church, 167 from Ad hoc movements, 153 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 153 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 99 from Other, 62 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 58 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 53 from Buddhism, 42 from Calvinist Church, 32 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 26 from United Methodist Church, 18 from Apostolic Church, 17 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 14 from Islam, 10 from Hinduism, 8 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church, 8 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 8 from Baptists Church, 6 from Jewish community, 5 from Old Catholic Church and 3 from New Apostolic Church.
Municipalities
Skalica District consists of 18 municipalities; in three of them are towns.
| Municipality | Area [km2][9] | Population[10] |
|---|---|---|
| Brodské | 19.88 | 2,248 |
| Dubovce | 8.45 | 623 |
| Gbely | 59.92 | 4,837 |
| Holíč | 34.79 | 10,858 |
| Chropov | 17.79 | 369 |
| Kátov | 4.27 | 624 |
| Kopčany | 21.80 | 2,553 |
| Koválovec | 8.49 | 141 |
| Letničie | 6.69 | 490 |
| Lopašov | 5.21 | 339 |
| Mokrý Háj | 6.87 | 680 |
| Oreské | 3.72 | 387 |
| Petrova Ves | 14.62 | 1,082 |
| Popudinské Močidľany | 10.82 | 990 |
| Prietržka | 4.69 | 557 |
| Radimov | 12.91 | 507 |
| Radošovce | 26.59 | 1,733 |
| Skalica | 60.00 | 15,440 |
| Trnovec | 2.52 | 290 |
| Unín | 22.71 | 1,168 |
| Vrádište | 4.25 | 848 |
- Population and area values are current for year 2024.
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7015rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7015rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
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- ^ Ústredný portál verejnej správy Slovenskej republiky. "Okres Skalica". Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic. Retrieved 2012-08-16.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7102rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". 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.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7015rr_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.