Tvrdošovce
Tvrdošovce
Tardoskedd | |
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Church of Saint Stephen | |
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Tvrdošovce Location of Tvrdošovce in the Nitra Region Tvrdošovce Location of Tvrdošovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°05′N 18°04′E / 48.09°N 18.06°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra Region |
| District | Nové Zámky District |
| First mentioned | 1221 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marián Tóth (MOST-HÍD) |
| Area | |
• Total | 55.55 km2 (21.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 119 m (390 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 5,062 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 941 10[3] |
| Area code | +421 35[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NZ |
| Website | www |
Tvrdošovce (Hungarian: Tardoskedd) is a large village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 119 metres (390 ft)[3] and covers an area of 55.55 km2 (21.45 sq mi) (2024).[4]
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1221. After the Austro-Hungarian army disintegrated in November 1918, Czechoslovak troops occupied the area, later acknowledged internationally by the Treaty of Trianon. Between 1938 and 1945 Tvrdošovce once more became part of Miklós Horthy's Hungary through the First Vienna Award. From 1945 until the Velvet Divorce, it was part of Czechoslovakia. Since then it has been part of Slovakia.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 5145 | 5239 | 5172 | 5062 |
| Difference | +1.82% | −1.27% | −2.12% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 5089 | 5062 |
| Difference | −0.53% |
It has a population of 5062 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 3017 | 58.2% |
| Slovak | 2172 | 41.9% |
| Not found out | 267 | 5.15% |
| Total | 5183 |
In year 2021 was 5183 people by ethnicity 3017 as Hungarian, 2172 as Slovak, 267 as Not found out, 35 as Czech, 33 as Romani, 9 as Vietnamese, 8 as German, 7 as Other, 5 as Russian, 4 as Italian, 3 as Turkish, 2 as Chinese, 2 as Ukrainian, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Moravian, 1 as English and 1 as Albanian.
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 | 4010 | 77.37% |
| None | 693 | 13.37% |
| Not found out | 279 | 5.38% |
| Total | 5183 |
In year 2021 was 5183 people by religion 4010 from Roman Catholic Church, 693 from None, 279 from Not found out, 47 from Evangelical Church, 38 from Calvinist Church, 30 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 30 from Greek Catholic Church, 9 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 6 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 6 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 6 from Islam, 6 from Other, 5 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 5 from Buddhism, 3 from Hinduism, 3 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church, 1 from Baptists Church, 1 from Bahá'i Community and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Facilities
The village has a small public library, swimming pool, gym and a football pitch.
Photos
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open air railway museum
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open air railway museum
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open air railway museum
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.
- ^ "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.
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