Velčice (Hungarian: Velséc) is a village and municipality in Zlaté Moravce District of the Nitra Region, in western-central Slovakia.
Velčice
Velséc | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
  Velčice Location of Velčice in the Nitra Region  Velčice Location of Velčice in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°25′N 18°19′E / 48.42°N 18.31°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Zlaté Moravce District |
| First mentioned | 1232 |
| Area | |
• Total | 34.70 km2 (13.40 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 223 m (732 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 836 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 951 71[2] |
| Area code | +421 37[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZM |
| Website | www |
History
editIn historical records the village was first mentioned in 1232.
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 223 metres (732 ft)[2] and covers an area of 34.70 km2 (13.40 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
edit| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 897 | 841 | 832 | 836 |
| Difference | −6.24% | −1.07% | +0.48% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 840 | 836 |
| Difference | −0.47% |
It has a population of 836 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
edit| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 838 | 98.47% |
| Total | 851 |
In year 2021 was 851 people by ethnicity 838 as Slovak, 6 as Czech, 6 as Not found out, 5 as Hungarian, 5 as Other, 2 as German, 1 as Romani, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Russian 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 | 693 | 81.43% |
| None | 117 | 13.75% |
| Evangelical Church | 13 | 1.53% |
| Total | 851 |
In year 2021 was 851 people by religion 693 from Roman Catholic Church, 117 from None, 13 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Not found out, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 4 from Buddhism, 3 from Other, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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.