Strekov
Strekov
Kürt | |
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Church of the Virgin Mary | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Strekov Location of Strekov in the Nitra Region Strekov Location of Strekov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 47°54′N 18°25′E / 47.90°N 18.42°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra Region |
| District | Nové Zámky District |
| First mentioned | 1156 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | János Téglás (SMK-MKP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 41.05 km2 (15.85 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 140 m (460 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,872 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 941 37[3] |
| Area code | +421 35[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NZ |
| Website | www |
Strekov (Hungarian: Kürt) is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia. It's known as one of the best winemaking areas in Slovakia and is home to multiple pioneers of Natural wine movement.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 140 metres (460 ft)[3] and covers an area of 41.05 km2 (15.85 sq mi) (2024).[4]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1075. After the Austro-Hungarian army disintegrated in November 1918, Czechoslovak troops occupied the area, later acknowledged internationally by the Treaty of Trianon. Between 1938 and 1945 Strekov once more became part of Miklós Horthy's Hungary through the First Vienna Award. From 1945 until the Velvet Divorce, it was part of Czechoslovakia. Since then it has been part of Slovakia.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 2327 | 2216 | 1989 | 1872 |
| Difference | −4.77% | −10.24% | −5.88% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1891 | 1872 |
| Difference | −1.00% |
It has a population of 1872 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 1567 | 81.36% |
| Slovak | 313 | 16.25% |
| Not found out | 120 | 6.23% |
| Romani | 22 | 1.14% |
| Total | 1926 |
In year 2021 was 1926 people by ethnicity 1567 as Hungarian, 313 as Slovak, 120 as Not found out, 22 as Romani, 5 as Czech, 2 as Vietnamese and 2 as Other.
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 | 1551 | 80.53% |
| None | 206 | 10.7% |
| Not found out | 88 | 4.57% |
| Calvinist Church | 50 | 2.6% |
| Total | 1926 |
In year 2021 was 1926 people by religion 1551 from Roman Catholic Church, 206 from None, 88 from Not found out, 50 from Calvinist Church, 11 from Greek Catholic Church, 7 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Other, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Hinduism, 1 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Apostolic Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Facilities
The village has a small public library a gym 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.
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