Kráľová nad Váhom
Kráľová nad Váhom
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Kráľová nad Váhom Location of Kráľová nad Váhom in the Nitra Region Kráľová nad Váhom Location of Kráľová nad Váhom in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°10′N 17°50′E / 48.17°N 17.84°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra Region |
| District | Šaľa District |
| First mentioned | 1113 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ferenc Bergendi |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.50 km2 (3.67 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 117 m (384 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,857 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 925 91[3] |
| Area code | +421 31[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SA |
| Website | www |
Kráľová nad Váhom (Hungarian: Vágkirályfa) is a village and municipality in Šaľa District, in the Nitra Region of southwest Slovakia.[4]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 117 metres (384 ft)[3] and covers an area of 9.50 km2 (3.67 sq mi) (2024).[5]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113. 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 Kráľová nad Váhom 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 | 1498 | 1574 | 1724 | 1857 |
| Difference | +5.07% | +9.52% | +7.71% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1863 | 1857 |
| Difference | −0.32% |
It has a population of 1857 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 1012 | 55.36% |
| Slovak | 805 | 44.03% |
| Not found out | 83 | 4.54% |
| Total | 1828 |
In year 2021 was 1828 people by ethnicity 1012 as Hungarian, 805 as Slovak, 83 as Not found out, 11 as Other, 7 as Czech, 3 as Vietnamese, 3 as Albanian, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Romani, 1 as Russian, 1 as Romanian, 1 as Polish and 1 as Moravian.
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 | 1163 | 63.62% |
| None | 503 | 27.52% |
| Not found out | 77 | 4.21% |
| Evangelical Church | 26 | 1.42% |
| Total | 1828 |
In year 2021 was 1828 people by religion 1163 from Roman Catholic Church, 503 from None, 77 from Not found out, 26 from Evangelical Church, 14 from Calvinist Church, 11 from Greek Catholic Church, 9 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 6 from Ad hoc movements, 4 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 3 from Other, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 2 from United Methodist Church, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Islam and 1 from Baptists Church.
According to the 2011 census, the municipality had 1,691 inhabitants. 1,149 of inhabitants were Hungarians, 485 Slovaks and 55 others and unspecified.[11]
Notable people
- Etela Studeníková (1946-2023) archeologist
Facilities
The village has a public library, a DVD rental store 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.
- ^ "MAS DOLNÉ POVAŽIE". www.masdolnepovazie.sk. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on November 14, 2012. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
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