Svätý Peter
Svätý Peter
Szentpéter | |
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Church of Saint Martin | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Svätý Peter Location of Svätý Peter in the Nitra Region Svätý Peter Location of Svätý Peter in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 47°51′N 18°16′E / 47.85°N 18.26°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra Region |
| District | Komárno District |
| First mentioned | 1332 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | József Jobbágy (MOST-HÍD) |
| Area | |
• Total | 34.32 km2 (13.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 138 m (453 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,700 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 946 57[3] |
| Area code | +421 35[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KN |
| Website | www |
Svätý Peter (Hungarian: Szentpéter or Komáromszentpéter) is a village and municipality in the Komárno District in the Nitra Region of southwest Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 138 metres (453 ft)[3] and covers an area of 34.32 km2 (13.25 sq mi) (2024).[4]
History
In the 9th century, the territory of Svätý Peter became part of the Kingdom of Hungary. In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1332. 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 Svätý Peter 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 | 2636 | 2611 | 2745 | 2700 |
| Difference | −0.94% | +5.13% | −1.63% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2708 | 2700 |
| Difference | −0.29% |
It has a population of 2700 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 1848 | 67.56% |
| Slovak | 858 | 31.37% |
| Not found out | 171 | 6.25% |
| Total | 2735 |
In year 2021 was 2735 people by ethnicity 1848 as Hungarian, 858 as Slovak, 171 as Not found out, 13 as Romani, 5 as Czech, 3 as Other, 2 as Russian, 2 as Romanian, 1 as Moravian and 1 as Bulgarian.
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 | 1771 | 64.75% |
| None | 333 | 12.18% |
| Calvinist Church | 264 | 9.65% |
| Not found out | 138 | 5.05% |
| Evangelical Church | 130 | 4.75% |
| Total | 2735 |
In year 2021 was 2735 people by religion 1771 from Roman Catholic Church, 333 from None, 264 from Calvinist Church, 138 from Not found out, 130 from Evangelical Church, 27 from Baptists Church, 26 from Greek Catholic Church, 11 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 11 from Apostolic Church, 9 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 6 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Old Catholic Church, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Other.
Facilities
The village has a 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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