Sikenička (Hungarian: Kisgyarmat) is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
Sikenička
Kisgyarmat | |
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  Sikenička Location of Sikenička in the Nitra Region  Sikenička Location of Sikenička in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 47°56′N 18°41′E / 47.93°N 18.68°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Nové Zámky District |
| First mentioned | 1135 |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.91 km2 (5.37 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 121 m (397 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 420 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 943 59[2] |
| Area code | +421 36[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NZ |
| Website | www |
History
editIn historical records the village was first mentioned in 1135.
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 121 metres (397 ft)[2] and covers an area of 13.91 km2 (5.37 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
edit| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 491 | 454 | 436 | 420 |
| Difference | −7.53% | −3.96% | −3.66% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 432 | 420 |
| Difference | −2.77% |
It has a population of 420 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
edit| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 382 | 87.61% |
| Slovak | 55 | 12.61% |
| Not found out | 32 | 7.33% |
| Total | 436 |
In year 2021 was 436 people by ethnicity 382 as Hungarian, 55 as Slovak, 32 as Not found out, 1 as Romani and 1 as Polish.
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 | 342 | 78.44% |
| None | 47 | 10.78% |
| Not found out | 25 | 5.73% |
| Calvinist Church | 12 | 2.75% |
| Evangelical Church | 8 | 1.83% |
| Total | 436 |
In year 2021 was 436 people by religion 342 from Roman Catholic Church, 47 from None, 25 from Not found out, 12 from Calvinist Church, 8 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 1 from Greek Catholic Church.
Facilities
editThe village has a small public library 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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