Martovce (Hungarian: Martos, Hungarian pronunciation:[ˈmɒrtoʃ]) is a village and municipality in the Komárno District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
Martovce
Martos | |
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 Reformed church in the village | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
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| Coordinates: 47°51′N 18°08′E / 47.85°N 18.13°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Komárno District |
| First mentioned | 1438 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | István Keszeg (SMK-MKP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.96 km2 (7.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 682 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 946 61[2] |
| Area code | +421 35[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KN |
| Website | www |
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 110 metres (360 ft)[2] and covers an area of 19.96 km2 (7.71 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
edit| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 799 | 744 | 694 | 682 |
| Difference | −6.88% | −6.72% | −1.72% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 692 | 682 |
| Difference | −1.44% |
It has a population of 682 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
edit| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 591 | 85.15% |
| Slovak | 108 | 15.56% |
| Not found out | 32 | 4.61% |
| Romani | 7 | 1% |
| Total | 694 |
In year 2021 was 694 people by ethnicity 591 as Hungarian, 108 as Slovak, 32 as Not found out, 7 as Romani, 2 as German, 1 as Czech and 1 as Other.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Calvinist Church | 337 | 48.56% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 156 | 22.48% |
| None | 144 | 20.75% |
| Not found out | 25 | 3.6% |
| Evangelical Church | 17 | 2.45% |
| Total | 694 |
In year 2021 was 694 people by religion 337 from Calvinist Church, 156 from Roman Catholic Church, 144 from None, 25 from Not found out, 17 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Old Catholic Church, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Other.
History
editIn the 9th century, the territory of Martovce became part of the Kingdom of Hungary. In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1438. 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 Martovce 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.[citation needed]
Facilities
editThe village has a public library, and a football pitch.[citation needed]
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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