Velčice
Velčice
Velséc | |
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Velčice Location of Velčice in the Nitra Region Velčice Location of Velčice in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°25′N 18°19′E / 48.42°N 18.31°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra Region |
| District | Zlaté Moravce District |
| First mentioned | 1232 |
| Area | |
• Total | 34.70 km2 (13.40 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 223 m (732 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 840 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 951 71[3] |
| Area code | +421 37[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZM |
| Website | www |
Velčice (Hungarian: Velséc) is a village and municipality in Zlaté Moravce District of the Nitra Region, in western-central Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1232.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 223 metres (732 ft)[3] and covers an area of 34.70 km2 (13.40 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 896 | 849 | 829 | 840 |
| Difference | −5.24% | −2.35% | +1.32% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 842 | 840 |
| Difference | −0.23% |
It has a population of 840 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 838 | 98.47% |
| Total | 851 |
In year 2021 was 851 people by ethnicity 838 as Slovak, 6 as Czech, 6 as Not found out, 5 as Hungarian, 5 as Other, 2 as German, 1 as Romani, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Russian and 1 as Polish.
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 | 693 | 81.43% |
| None | 117 | 13.75% |
| Evangelical Church | 13 | 1.53% |
| Total | 851 |
In year 2021 was 851 people by religion 693 from Roman Catholic Church, 117 from None, 13 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Not found out, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 4 from Buddhism, 3 from Other, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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.