Nitra Region
Region of Slovakia
Region in Slovakia
Nitra Region
Nitriansky kraj
Region
From the top to bottom-left; Panoramic view of Nitra, Štúrovo - Bridge of Mária Valéria, Hrušov Castle, Topoľčianky chateau, Topoľčany Castle, Komárno city centre, Levice Castle and Dražovce church
Flag of Nitra Region
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Coat of arms of Nitra Region
Coat of arms
Nitra Region
Nitra Region
Country Slovakia
CapitalNitra
Government
 • BodyCounty Council of Nitra Region
 • GovernorBranislav Becík (Voice)
Area
[1]
 • Total
6,343.73 km2 (2,449.33 sq mi)
Highest elevation
943 m (3,094 ft)
Population
 (2024)[2]
 • Total
665,600
GDP
[3]
 • Total€8.801 billion (2016)
 • Per capita€12,925 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeSK-NI
Websitewww.unsk.sk

The Nitra Region (Slovak: Nitriansky kraj, pronounced [ˈɲitrɪɐnski ˈkraj]; Hungarian: Nyitrai kerület) is one of the administrative regions of Slovakia. It was first established in 1923 and from 1996 exists in its present borders. It consists of seven districts (okres) and 354 municipalities, of which 16 have a town status. The economy of the region focuses more on agriculture, than in other Slovak regions. Nitra is its seat, largest city, and cultural and economic center.

Geography

This region with a long history is situated in the southwest of Slovakia, mostly in the eastern part of the Danubian Lowland. It is divided into two sub-units: the Danubian Flat in the south-west, with eastern part of the Žitný ostrov island, and the Danubian Hills in the north, centre and east. Mountain ranges reaching into the region are: Považský Inovec in the north-west, where the region's highest point, Veľký Inovec, is located, Tribeč in the north from Nitra, Pohronský Inovec in the north-east and Štiavnické vrchy in the east. Major rivers are the Danube in the south, Váh in the south-west, Nitra in the western-central part, Hron in the east and Ipeľ in the south-east. As for administrative divisions, the region borders Trenčín Region in the north, Banská Bystrica Region in the east, Hungarian Pest in the south-east, Komárom-Esztergom in the south, and Győr-Moson-Sopron county in the south-west and Trnava Region in the west.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1970678,733—    
1980708,634+4.4%
1991716,846+1.2%
2001713,422−0.5%
2011689,867−3.3%
2021677,900−1.7%
Source: Censuses[4][5]
Population statistic (10 years)[6]
Year1994200420142024
Count718,358709,350684,922665,600
Difference −1.25% −3.44% −2.82%
Population statistic[6]
Year20232024
Count668,301665,600
Difference−0.40%

It has a population of 665,600 people (31 December 2024).[7] The population density in the region is 104.92/km2 (271.7/sq mi) (2024),[8][9] which is very similar to the country's average (110 per km2). The largest towns are Nitra, Komárno, Nové Zámky and Levice.

Ethnicity

Census 2021 (1+ %)[10][11]
EthnicityNumberFraction
Slovak484,49471.46%
Hungarian160,58423.68%
Not found out44,8536.61%
Total677,900

In year 2021 was 677,900 people by ethnicity 484,494 as Slovak, 160,584 as Hungarian, 44,853 as Not found out, 5478 as Romani, 4290 as Czech, 1971 as Other, 904 as Russian, 583 as Ukrainian, 524 as German, 481 as Polish, 440 as Rusyn, 386 as Vietnamese, 315 as Italian, 268 as Romanian, 170 as Chinese, 169 as English, 166 as Jewish, 164 as Moravian, 156 as Serbian, 153 as Croatian, 147 as Bulgarian, 120 as Turkish, 115 as Austrian, 114 as Albanian, 77 as Greek, 64 as French, 56 as Canadian, 53 as Irish, 18 as Korean, 16 as Silesian and 7 as Iranian.

Religion

Census 2021 (1+ %)[12]
ReligionNumberFraction
Roman Catholic Church413,45860.99%
None155,83222.99%
Not found out47,4857%
Calvinist Church24,2103.57%
Evangelical Church17,8252.63%
Total677,900

In year 2021 was 677,900 people by religion 413,458 from Roman Catholic Church, 155,832 from None, 47,485 from Not found out, 24,210 from Calvinist Church, 17,825 from Evangelical Church, 4204 from Greek Catholic Church, 2763 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1817 from Ad hoc movements, 1657 from Other, 1522 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1117 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 975 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 759 from Buddhism, 684 from Baptists Church, 676 from Church of the Brethren, 638 from Apostolic Church, 497 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 462 from Islam, 412 from Old Catholic Church, 309 from United Methodist Church, 181 from Jewish community, 175 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 112 from Hinduism, 52 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 50 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church, 22 from Bahá'i Community and 6 from New Apostolic Church.

Economy and climate

The city of Nitra is also the centre of whole region. The region—which is the warmest in Slovakia—reaches a high production of wheat, rye and vegetables. Significant industries are: the food industry, with breweries in Topoľčany, Nitra and Hurbanovo, are machinery (fridges in Zlaté Moravce, shipyards in Komárno) and energy (Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant).

Politics

Current governor of Banská Bystrica region is Milan Belica (Smer-SD). He won with 34,1 %. In election 2017 was elected also regional parliament:

Nitra Region is known to be a strong hold of Hungarian Parties such as SMK/MKP.

County Council of Nitra region
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
HousesCounty Council
Leadership
Governor
Branislav Becík, Voice
Structure
Seats54
Political groups
  Alliance (18)
  Centre-right group[13] (14)
  Independent group (11)
  Direction/National Party (6)
  Voice/We Are Family (5)
Elections
Last election
29 October 2022
Meeting place
Nitra
Website
Council of Nitra region

2017 elections

In governor's elections won Milan Belica (Smer–SD) over many another candidates.

Political party Seats won +/- Percentage Electoral leader [14]
Coalition led by Smer–SD[15] 17 Decrease 4 31,48 % Jozef Dvonč
Independents 15 Increase 11 27,77 % Peter Oremus
SMK-MKP 11 Decrease 3 20,37 % Miklós Viola
Centre-right coalition[16] 10 Decrease 4 18,51 % Ján Greššo
ĽSNS 1 Increase 1 1,85 % Milan Uhrík

2013 elections

In governor's elections won Milan Belica (Smer–SD) over centre-right candidate Tomáš Galbavý (SDKÚ–DS), who was supported by SaS, OKS, NOVA, Most–Híd, SMK-MKP.

Parties and coalitions % Seats +/-
Social Democrats 35.19 19 Increase 4
Christian Democrats 24.07 13 Increase 6
Smer–SD, KDH 59.26 32 Increase 10
SMK–MKP 25.93 14 Increase 1
SMK–MKP 25.93 14 Increase 1
Independents 7.41 4 Increase 1
Independents 7.41 4 Increase 1
SDKÚ–DS 1.85 1 Decrease 8
Most–Híd 1.85 1 Increase 1
NOVA 1.85 1 Increase 1
SDKÚ–DS, OKS, SaS, NOVA, Most–Híd 5.55 3 Decrease 6
Nationalists 1.85 1 Increase 1
SNS 1.85 1 Increase 1

2009 elections

In governor's elections won Milan Belica (Smer–SD), who was supported by SDKÚ–DS and KDH.

Political party Seats won +/- Percentage Electoral leader
Smer–SD[17] 15 Increase 4 27,78 % Jozef Dvonč
SMK-MKP 13 Decrease 4 24,07 % Arpád Horváth
SDKÚ–DS[18] 9 Increase 4 16,67 % Tibor Tóth
KDH[19] 7 Steady 0 12,96 % Ján Vančo
ĽS–HZDS[20] 7 Decrease 3 12,96 % Lýdia Forrová
Independents 3 Increase 3 5,56 % Anton Marek

2005 elections

In governor's elections won Milan Belica, who was supported by ASV, KSS, ĽB, ĽS–HZDS, PSNS, ZSNS. His rival in second round of elections was Ján Greššo (DS, SDKÚ).

Political party Seats won +/- Percentage Electoral leader
SMK-MKP 17 Decrease 14 32,69 % László Fekete
Smer–SD[21] 11 Decrease 9 21,15 % Juraj Horváth
ĽS–HZDS[22] 10 Decrease 10 19,23 % Jozef Hasilla
KDH[23] 7 Increase 7 13,46 % Ján Vančo
SDKÚ[24] 5 Increase 5 9,62 % Tibor Tóth
SNS[25] 1 Increase 1 1,92 % Igor Varga
HZD 1 Increase 1 1,92 % Albert Hačko

2001 elections

In governor's elections won Milan Belica, who was supported by HZDS, SOP, SDĽ and Centre party. His rival in second round of elections was Miklós Fehér (SMK-MKP).

Political party Seats won Percentage Electoral leader
SMK-MKP 31 59,62 % Tibor Bastrnák
Centre-left coalition[26] 20 38,46 % Jozef Dvonč
SNS 1 1,92 % Peter Lisý

Administrative divisions

The Nitra Region consists of 7 districts. There are 354 municipalities, of which 16 are towns.

DistrictArea [km2][27]Population[28]
Komárno1100.1398,829
Levice1551.12107,992
Nitra870.71164,577
Nové Zámky1347.03134,231
Šaľa355.9049,971
Topoľčany597.6369,278
Zlaté Moravce521.1740,722
Population and area values are current for year 2024.

Places of interest

See also

References

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  13. ^ SaS, Democrats, Chance [sk], ODS [sk], DS [sk], KDH, OKS, ZĽ, TKN
  14. ^ The highest number of votes in preferential voting.
  15. ^ Smer–SD, SNS, Most–Híd
  16. ^ SaS, OKS, OĽaNO, NOVA, KDH, Šanca, ZZ–DÚ
  17. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, SDKÚ–DS, ĽS–HZDS.
  18. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, Smer–SD, ĽS–HZDS.
  19. ^ Candidated as coalition with Smer–SD, SDKÚ–DS, ĽS–HZDS.
  20. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, Smer–SD, SDKÚ–DS.
  21. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, SDKÚ, ĽS–HZDS, SNS.
  22. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, Smer–SD, SDKÚ, SNS.
  23. ^ Candidated as coalition with Smer–SD, SDKÚ, ĽS–HZDS, SNS.
  24. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, Smer–SD, ĽS–HZDS, SNS.
  25. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, SDKÚ, ĽS–HZDS.
  26. ^ HZDS, SOP, SDĽ, Smer–SD, Centre party
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  • Nitriansky samosprávny kraj Official website
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