Šalgočka (Hungarian: Salgócska) is a village and municipality in Galanta District of the Trnava Region of south-west Slovakia.
Šalgočka | |
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| Coordinates: 48°20′N 17°49′E / 48.33°N 17.82°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trnava Region |
| District | Galanta District |
| First mentioned | 1248 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.74 km2 (1.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 151 m (495 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 468 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 925 54[2] |
| Area code | +421 31[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | GA |
| Website | www |
History
editIn historical records the village was first mentioned in 1248. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Nyitra County within the Kingdom of Hungary.
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 151 metres (495 ft)[2] and covers an area of 4.74 km2 (1.83 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
edit| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 389 | 460 | 449 | 468 |
| Difference | +18.25% | −2.39% | +4.23% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 472 | 468 |
| Difference | −0.84% |
It has a population of 468 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
edit| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 446 | 95.91% |
| Not found out | 14 | 3.01% |
| Total | 465 |
In year 2021 was 465 people by ethnicity 446 as Slovak, 14 as Not found out, 4 as Hungarian, 3 as Romani, 2 as German, 2 as Other, 2 as English, 1 as Czech and 1 as Romanian.
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 | 334 | 71.83% |
| None | 99 | 21.29% |
| Not found out | 15 | 3.23% |
| Evangelical Church | 8 | 1.72% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 6 | 1.29% |
| Total | 465 |
In year 2021 was 465 people by religion 334 from Roman Catholic Church, 99 from None, 15 from Not found out, 8 from Evangelical Church, 6 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 3 from Jewish community.
References
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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