Michal nad Žitavou (Hungarian: Szentmihályúr) is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
Michal nad Žitavou
Szentmihályúr | |
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  Michal nad Žitavou Location of Michal nad Žitavou in the Nitra Region  Michal nad Žitavou Location of Michal nad Žitavou in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°11′N 18°17′E / 48.19°N 18.28°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Nové Zámky District |
| First mentioned | 1332 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Peter Drahoš (KDH) |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.18 km2 (3.16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 135 m (443 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 684 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 941 61[2] |
| Area code | +421 35[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NZ |
| Website | www |
History
editIn historical records the village was first mentioned in 1332.
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 135 metres (443 ft)[2] and covers an area of 8.18 km2 (3.16 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
edit| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 681 | 683 | 658 | 684 |
| Difference | +0.29% | −3.66% | +3.95% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 683 | 684 |
| Difference | +0.14% |
It has a population of 684 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
edit| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 655 | 97.47% |
| Not found out | 8 | 1.19% |
| Czech | 7 | 1.04% |
| Total | 672 |
In year 2021 was 672 people by ethnicity 655 as Slovak, 8 as Not found out, 7 as Czech, 5 as Hungarian, 1 as Polish 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 537 | 79.91% |
| None | 113 | 16.82% |
| Not found out | 11 | 1.64% |
| Total | 672 |
In year 2021 was 672 people by religion 537 from Roman Catholic Church, 113 from None, 11 from Not found out, 2 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Other, 1 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church, 1 from Apostolic Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Facilities
editThe village has a public library, a gym and football pitch.
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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