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Branč (Hungarian: Berencs) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western Slovakia, in the Nitra Region.[4]
Branč
Berencs | |
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 Church of Visitation of Virgin Mary | |
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  Branč Location of Branč in the Nitra Region  Branč Location of Branč in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°13′N 18°09′E / 48.22°N 18.15°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Nitra District |
| First mentioned | 1156 |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.80 km2 (5.33 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 133 m (436 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,151 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 951 13[2] |
| Area code | +421 37[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NR |
| Website | www |
History
editIn historical records the village was first mentioned in 1156.
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 133 metres (436 ft)[2] and covers an area of 13.80 km2 (5.33 sq mi) (2025).[5]
Population
edit| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 2008 | 2093 | 2206 | 2151 |
| Difference | +4.23% | +5.39% | −2.49% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2169 | 2151 |
| Difference | −0.82% |
It has a population of 2151 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
edit| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1838 | 84.77% |
| Hungarian | 387 | 17.85% |
| Not found out | 52 | 2.39% |
| Romani | 43 | 1.98% |
| Total | 2168 |
In year 2021 was 2168 people by ethnicity 1838 as Slovak, 387 as Hungarian, 52 as Not found out, 43 as Romani, 14 as Czech, 4 as Polish, 3 as German, 3 as Other, 2 as Ukrainian, 2 as Russian, 1 as Romanian, 1 as Iranian and 1 as Greek.
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 | 1721 | 79.38% |
| None | 314 | 14.48% |
| Not found out | 48 | 2.21% |
| Total | 2168 |
In year 2021 was 2168 people by religion 1721 from Roman Catholic Church, 314 from None, 48 from Not found out, 15 from Evangelical Church, 12 from Greek Catholic Church, 11 from Calvinist Church, 11 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 11 from Ad hoc movements, 9 from Other, 5 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Buddhism, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Islam and 1 from United Methodist Church.
Facilities
editThe village has a public library, DVD rental store and football pitch.
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.
- ↑ "Branč - Okres Nitra - E-OBCE.sk".
- ↑ "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 Nitra, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1704-1945 (parish A)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1887-1954 (parish B)
External links
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