Lúčnica nad Žitavou
Lúčnica nad Žitavou
Vajkmártonfalva | |
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Saint John of Nepomuk church | |
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Lúčnica nad Žitavou Location of Lúčnica nad Žitavou in the Nitra Region Lúčnica nad Žitavou Location of Lúčnica nad Žitavou in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°13′N 18°17′E / 48.21°N 18.29°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra Region |
| District | Nitra District |
| First mentioned | 1113 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.10 km2 (4.67 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 985 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 951 88[3] |
| Area code | +421 37[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NR |
| Website | www |
Lúčnica nad Žitavou (Hungarian: Vajkmártonfalva) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western central Slovakia, in the Nitra Region.[4] It arose in 1960 by merging of villages Martinová and Vajka nad Žitavou.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 139 metres (456 ft)[3] and covers an area of 12.10 km2 (4.67 sq mi) (2024).[5]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 951 | 911 | 917 | 985 |
| Difference | −4.20% | +0.65% | +7.41% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 986 | 985 |
| Difference | −0.10% |
It has a population of 985 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 893 | 93.31% |
| Not found out | 58 | 6.06% |
| Total | 957 |
In year 2021 was 957 people by ethnicity 893 as Slovak, 58 as Not found out, 8 as Hungarian, 6 as Romani, 4 as Czech, 3 as Russian, 3 as Other, 2 as Ukrainian, 2 as Romanian and 1 as Vietnamese.
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 | 736 | 76.91% |
| None | 141 | 14.73% |
| Not found out | 57 | 5.96% |
| Evangelical Church | 11 | 1.15% |
| Total | 957 |
In year 2021 was 957 people by religion 736 from Roman Catholic Church, 141 from None, 57 from Not found out, 11 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Other, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Facilities
The village has a public library and football pitch.
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.
- ^ "Lúčnica nad Žitavou - Okres Nitra - E-OBCE.sk".
- ^ "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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