Žikava
Žikava
Zsikva | |
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Žikava in 1950 | |
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Žikava Location of Žikava in the Nitra Region Žikava Location of Žikava in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°26′N 18°23′E / 48.44°N 18.38°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra Region |
| District | Zlaté Moravce District |
| First mentioned | 1075 |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.29 km2 (4.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 274 m (899 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 534 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 951 92[3] |
| Area code | +421 37[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZM |
| Website | www |
Žikava (Hungarian: Zsikva) is a village and municipality in Zlaté Moravce District of the Nitra Region, in western-central Slovakia. In 2011 it had a population of 514 inhabitants.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1075 : Sikula or Sichoua, Sichoa (in 1209), Sitva (1293), Zikawa (1773), Žikawa (1808). The Hungarian name is Zsikva (Phonetics : Sykava).
The village belongs to John Both de Bajna in 1492. A branch of this family will take the name of this village : the Both, next Burchad, Bélavary de Sykava.[4]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 274 metres (899 ft)[3] and covers an area of 11.29 km2 (4.36 sq mi) (2024).[5]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 592 | 545 | 518 | 534 |
| Difference | −7.93% | −4.95% | +3.08% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 534 | 534 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 534 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 504 | 95.45% |
| Not found out | 19 | 3.59% |
| Total | 528 |
In year 2021 was 528 people by ethnicity 504 as Slovak, 19 as Not found out, 4 as Czech, 3 as Austrian, 2 as Romani, 2 as Canadian, 2 as Other, 1 as Russian, 1 as Polish and 1 as Hungarian.
Note on population: The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 436 | 82.58% |
| None | 53 | 10.04% |
| Not found out | 23 | 4.36% |
| Apostolic Church | 7 | 1.33% |
| Total | 528 |
In year 2021 was 528 people by religion 436 from Roman Catholic Church, 53 from None, 23 from Not found out, 7 from Apostolic Church, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Other, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ Nagykanizsa - Romlottvár, George Szekér, 2007, Budapest
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "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.