Čajkov (Hungarian: Csejkő) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

Čajkov
Csejkő
Čajkov municipal office
Čajkov municipal office
Coat of arms of Čajkov
Čajkov is located in Nitra Region
Čajkov
Čajkov
Location of Čajkov in the Nitra Region
Čajkov is located in Slovakia
Čajkov
Čajkov
Location of Čajkov in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°17′N 18°36′E / 48.28°N 18.60°E / 48.28; 18.60
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra Region
DistrictLevice District
First mentioned1276
Area
 • Total23.94 km2 (9.24 sq mi)
Elevation190 m (620 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total933
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
935 24[2]
Area code+421 36[2]
Car plateLV
Websitewww.obeccajkov.sk

The village is known for its vineyards and wine production.

A one-day festival of contemporary electronic dance music called Debercha project takes place in Čajkov annually.

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1276.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 188 metres and covers an area of 23.939 km². It has a population of about 1030 people.

Facilities

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The village has a gym, a football pitch and a tennis court

Genealogical resources

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The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1721-1896 (parish A)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  2. ^ a b c "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
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Obec v okrese Levice