Prašice (Hungarian: Nyitraperjés) is a municipality in the Topoľčany District, Nitra Region, Slovakia.[4] In 2011 it had 2029 inhabitants.[5]
Prašice
Nyitraperjés | |
|---|---|
Location of Prašice in the Nitra Region Location of Prašice in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°38′N 18°06′E / 48.63°N 18.10°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | |
| District | Topoľčany District |
| First mentioned | 1245 |
| Area | |
• Total | 28.24 km2 (10.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 256 m (840 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,945 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 956 22[2] |
| Area code | +421 38[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | TO |
| Website | www |
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 256 metres (840 ft)[2] and covers an area of 28.24 km2 (10.90 sq mi) (2025).[6]
Population
edit| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 2093 | 2117 | 2035 | 1945 |
| Difference | +1.14% | −3.87% | −4.42% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1973 | 1945 |
| Difference | −1.41% |
It has a population of 1945 people (31 December 2025).[8]
Ethnicity
edit| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1975 | 97.05% |
| Not found out | 56 | 2.75% |
| Total | 2035 |
In year 2021 was 2035 people by ethnicity 1975 as Slovak, 56 as Not found out, 9 as Other, 7 as Ukrainian, 5 as Czech, 3 as Russian, 3 as German, 2 as Rusyn, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Turkish, 1 as Romanian, 1 as Polish, 1 as Canadian and 1 as Bulgarian.
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 | 1654 | 81.28% |
| None | 241 | 11.84% |
| Not found out | 52 | 2.56% |
| Evangelical Church | 28 | 1.38% |
| Total | 2035 |
In year 2021 was 2035 people by religion 1654 from Roman Catholic Church, 241 from None, 52 from Not found out, 28 from Evangelical Church, 17 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 8 from Other, 8 from Ad hoc movements, 7 from Greek Catholic Church, 5 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Buddhism, 3 from Apostolic Church, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Islam, 1 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church.
Notable people
edit- Ľubomír Paulovič (1952–2024) - actor; mayor of Prašice (2006–2010)
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.
- ↑ "Prašice - Okres Topoľčany - E-OBCE.sk". En.e-obce.sk. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
- ↑ "Vekové skupiny" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-12.
- ↑ "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.
External links
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Media related to Prašice at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
