Devičany
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Devičany Location of Devičany in the Nitra Region Devičany Location of Devičany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°20′N 18°43′E / 48.33°N 18.72°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra Region |
| District | Levice District |
| First mentioned | 1075 |
| Area | |
• Total | 29.87 km2 (11.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 276 m (906 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 404 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 935 04[3] |
| Area code | +421 36[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | LV |
| Website | devicany |
Devičany is an old village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1075.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 276 metres (906 ft)[3] and covers an area of 29.87 km2 (11.53 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 424 | 388 | 381 | 404 |
| Difference | −8.49% | −1.80% | +6.03% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 401 | 404 |
| Difference | +0.74% |
It has a population of 404 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 386 | 94.6% |
| Not found out | 21 | 5.14% |
| Czech | 7 | 1.71% |
| Total | 408 |
In year 2021 was 408 people by ethnicity 386 as Slovak, 21 as Not found out, 7 as Czech, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Russian and 1 as Moravian.
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
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church | 198 | 48.53% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 94 | 23.04% |
| None | 82 | 20.1% |
| Not found out | 24 | 5.88% |
| Total | 408 |
In year 2021 was 408 people by religion 198 from Evangelical Church, 94 from Roman Catholic Church, 82 from None, 24 from Not found out, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Other and 2 from Ad hoc movements.
Facilities
The village has a public library and a football pitch.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1688-1898 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1655-1895 (parish A)
See also
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "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
- https://web.archive.org/web/20071116010355/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- Surnames of living people in Devicany