Čalovec, formerly Mederč (Hungarian: Megyercs, Hungarian pronunciation:[ˈmɛɟɛrtʃ]) is a village and municipality in the Komárno District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
Čalovec
Megyercs | |
|---|---|
 Reformed church | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Čalovec Location of Čalovec in the Nitra Region  Čalovec Location of Čalovec in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 47°48′N 17°59′E / 47.80°N 17.98°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Komárno District |
| First mentioned | 1268 |
| Area | |
• Total | 23.20 km2 (8.96 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 108 m (354 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,100 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 946 02[2] |
| Area code | +421 35[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KN |
| Website | www.calovec.sk |
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 108 metres (354 ft)[2] and covers an area of 23.20 km2 (8.96 sq mi) (2025).[4]
History
editIn the 9th century, the territory of Čalovec became part of the Kingdom of Hungary. The village was first mentioned in 1268 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 Čalovec 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
edit| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1164 | 1184 | 1171 | 1100 |
| Difference | +1.71% | −1.09% | −6.06% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1109 | 1100 |
| Difference | −0.81% |
It has a population of 1100 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
edit| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 780 | 70.01% |
| Slovak | 308 | 27.64% |
| Not found out | 77 | 6.91% |
| Total | 1114 |
In year 2021 was 1114 people by ethnicity 780 as Hungarian, 308 as Slovak, 77 as Not found out, 10 as Czech, 4 as Romani, 3 as Jewish, 2 as Other and 1 as German.
Note on population: The difference values of population numbers in the table "Population statistic" and in the sections "Ethnicity" & "Religion" is caused by the use of various statistical methods.
Religion
edit| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| None | 494 | 44.34% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 249 | 22.35% |
| Calvinist Church | 239 | 21.45% |
| Not found out | 71 | 6.37% |
| Evangelical Church | 24 | 2.15% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 17 | 1.53% |
| Total | 1114 |
In year 2021 was 1114 people by religion 494 from None, 249 from Roman Catholic Church, 239 from Calvinist Church, 71 from Not found out, 24 from Evangelical Church, 17 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 3 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 3 from United Methodist Church, 2 from Jewish community, 2 from Old Catholic Church, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Facilities
editThe village has a public library and a football pitch.
Genealogical resources
editThe records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1828-1900 (parish A)
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "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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