Zemianske Kostoľany
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Zemianske Kostoľany Location of Zemianske Kostoľany in the Trenčín Region Zemianske Kostoľany Location of Zemianske Kostoľany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°41′N 18°32′E / 48.68°N 18.53°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Trenčín Region |
| District | Prievidza District |
| First mentioned | 1331 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.77 km2 (4.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 232 m (761 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,699 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 972 43[3] |
| Area code | +421 46[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PD |
| Website | www |
Zemianske Kostoľany (Hungarian: Nemeskosztolány) is a village and municipality in Prievidza District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1331.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 232 metres (761 ft)[3] and covers an area of 12.77 km2 (4.93 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1656 | 1683 | 1741 | 1699 |
| Difference | +1.63% | +3.44% | −2.41% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1724 | 1699 |
| Difference | −1.45% |
It has a population of 1699 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1670 | 96.36% |
| Not found out | 49 | 2.82% |
| Total | 1733 |
In year 2021 was 1733 people by ethnicity 1670 as Slovak, 49 as Not found out, 12 as Other, 9 as Czech, 6 as Hungarian, 4 as Italian, 3 as Russian, 3 as Moravian, 2 as Ukrainian, 2 as Rusyn, 1 as Irish, 1 as Serbian, 1 as Silesian, 1 as Romani, 1 as Polish, 1 as German, 1 as Canadian 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 | 1086 | 62.67% |
| None | 505 | 29.14% |
| Not found out | 44 | 2.54% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 30 | 1.73% |
| Evangelical Church | 28 | 1.62% |
| Total | 1733 |
In year 2021 was 1733 people by religion 1086 from Roman Catholic Church, 505 from None, 44 from Not found out, 30 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 28 from Evangelical Church, 8 from Greek Catholic Church, 7 from Other, 5 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 4 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Jewish community, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Islam, 1 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Baptists Church.
Environment
Zemianske Kostoľany is the location of the Nováky Power Plant lignite fired power station. This power station was ranked by the European Environment Agency as the industrial facility that is causing the highest damage costs to health and the environment in Slovakia and the 18th worst in the entire European Union.[10]
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.
- ^ "Industrial facilities causing the highest damage costs to health and the environment". European Environment Agency. Retrieved 25 November 2014.