Vrbová nad Váhom
Vrbová nad Váhom
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Vrbová nad Váhom Location of Vrbová nad Váhom in the Nitra Region Vrbová nad Váhom Location of Vrbová nad Váhom in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 47°51′N 18°03′E / 47.85°N 18.05°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra Region |
| District | Komárno District |
| First mentioned | 1268 |
| Area | |
• Total | 21.69 km2 (8.37 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 537 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 946 65[3] |
| Area code | +421 35[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KN |
| Website | www |
Vrbová nad Váhom (Hungarian: Vágfüzes, Hungarian pronunciation:[ˈvaːɡfyzɛʃ]) is a village and municipality in the Komárno District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia. It lies on the Váh River.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 109 metres (358 ft)[3] and covers an area of 21.69 km2 (8.37 sq mi) (2024).[4]
History
In the 9th century, the territory of Vrbová nad Váhom became part of the Kingdom of Hungary. 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 territory of Vrbová 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. The village was formed in 1968 from parts of Kameničná and Martovce.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 568 | 557 | 538 | 537 |
| Difference | −1.93% | −3.41% | −0.18% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 539 | 537 |
| Difference | −0.37% |
It has a population of 537 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 445 | 81.95% |
| Slovak | 86 | 15.83% |
| Not found out | 27 | 4.97% |
| Romani | 23 | 4.23% |
| Total | 543 |
In year 2021 was 543 people by ethnicity 445 as Hungarian, 86 as Slovak, 27 as Not found out, 23 as Romani, 4 as Czech, 1 as Serbian, 1 as Silesian, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Polish, 1 as Moravian, 1 as Greek, 1 as French and 1 as Croatian.
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 | 309 | 56.91% |
| None | 153 | 28.18% |
| Not found out | 35 | 6.45% |
| Calvinist Church | 31 | 5.71% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 6 | 1.1% |
| Total | 543 |
In year 2021 was 543 people by religion 309 from Roman Catholic Church, 153 from None, 35 from Not found out, 31 from Calvinist Church, 6 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Old Catholic Church, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia.
Facilities
The village has a public library, 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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