Čenkovce (Hungarian: Csenke, pronounced [ˈt͡ʃɛnkɛ]) is a village and municipality in the Dunajská Streda District in the Trnava Region of south-west Slovakia.
Čenkovce
Csenke | |
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  Čenkovce Location of Čenkovce in the Trnava Region  Čenkovce Location of Čenkovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°06′N 17°26′E / 48.10°N 17.43°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trnava Region |
| District | Dunajská Streda District |
| First mentioned | 1211 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | József Karika |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.54 km2 (2.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 123 m (404 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,092 |
| Ethnicity | |
| • Hungarians | 90,91% |
| • Slovaks | 8,23% |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 930 39[2] |
| Area code | +421 31[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | DS |
| Website | www |
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 123 metres (404 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.54 km2 (2.14 sq mi) (2025).[5]
History
editIn the 9th century, the territory of Čenkovce became part of the Kingdom of Hungary. In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1240. 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 Čenkovce 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 | 849 | 823 | 1061 | 1092 |
| Difference | −3.06% | +28.91% | +2.92% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1095 | 1092 |
| Difference | −0.27% |
It has a population of 1092 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
edit| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 871 | 79.76% |
| Slovak | 235 | 21.52% |
| Not found out | 53 | 4.85% |
| Total | 1092 |
In year 2021 was 1092 people by ethnicity 871 as Hungarian, 235 as Slovak, 53 as Not found out, 5 as Czech, 2 as Ukrainian, 2 as Moravian, 1 as Italian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 845 | 77.38% |
| None | 155 | 14.19% |
| Not found out | 41 | 3.75% |
| Calvinist Church | 19 | 1.74% |
| Evangelical Church | 17 | 1.56% |
| Total | 1092 |
In year 2021 was 1092 people by religion 845 from Roman Catholic Church, 155 from None, 41 from Not found out, 19 from Calvinist Church, 17 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Other, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality.
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.
- ↑ "Bilancia podľa národnosti a pohlavia - SR-oblasť-kraj-okres, m-v [om7002rr]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ↑ "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.
Genealogical resources
editThe records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bratislava, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1673-1897 (parish B)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1784-1910 (parish B)
External links
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