Šaľa (Slovak: [ˈʃaʎa], locally [ˈʃala] ; Hungarian: Vágsellye, German: Schelle) is a town in Šaľa District within Nitra Region in south-western Slovakia.
Šaľa
Vágsellye | |
|---|---|
 Castle in the town | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Šaľa Location of Šaľa in the Nitra Region  Šaľa Location of Šaľa in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°09′N 17°53′E / 48.15°N 17.88°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Šaľa District |
| First mentioned | 1002 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mgr. Jozef Belický |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.97 km2 (17.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Population (2021)[3] | |
| • Total | 20,239 |
| • Density | 450/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 927 01[2] |
| Area code | +421 31[2] |
| Car plate | SA |
| Website | sala |
Geography
editŠaľa is located on the Danubian Lowland on both banks of the Váh River, around 65 km from Bratislava and 30 km from Nové Zámky. Besides the town itself, it also includes the settlements of Hetméň and Veča on the left and right banks of the river respectively. The town lies in the humid continental climactic zone.[4]
History
editŠaľa was first mentioned in 1002 in a document of Pannonhalma Abbey. It was promoted into a market town in 1536. Šaľa was also ruled by Ottomans between 1663 and 1686 as part of Uyvar Eyalet. The railway, built in 1850 between Vienna and Budapest speeded development in Šaľa. After 1918, the town became part of Czechoslovakia, however belonging for a short time between 1938 and 1945 again to Hungary before being returned to Czechoslovakia again. Šaľa became part of Slovakia on 1 January 1993 when Czechoslovakia was formally dissolved.
Demographics
edit| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 12,922 | — |
| 1980 | 19,167 | +48.3% |
| 1991 | 24,776 | +29.3% |
| 2001 | 24,564 | −0.9% |
| 2011 | 23,554 | −4.1% |
| 2021 | 21,183 | −10.1% |
| Source: Censuses[5][6] | ||
According to the 2011 census, the town had 23,554 inhabitants. 69% of inhabitants were Slovaks, 12% Hungarians, and 19% other nationality.
According to the 2001 census, the town had 24,564 inhabitants. 79.72% of inhabitants were Slovaks, 17.88% Hungarians, 0.48% Czechs and 0.40% Roma.[7] The religious make-up was 66.63% Roman Catholics, 23.62% people with no religious affiliation and 4.00% Lutherans.[7]
Economy
editThe economy of the town is primarily based on the chemical industry by the company Duslo Šaľa, just east of the town. Other industries include textile and construction.
Twin towns — sister cities
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Końskie, Poland
Kuhmo, Finland
Oroszlány, Hungary
Telč, Czech Republic
Mohyliv-Podilskyi, Ukraine
Notable people
edit- B-Complex, Slovak drum & bass producer and DJ; born in Šaľa[9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ Mesto Šaľa
- ^ "Statistical lexikon of municipalities 1970-2011" (PDF) (in Slovak).
- ^ "Census 2021 - Population - Basic results". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2021-01-01.
- ^ a b "Municipal Statistics". Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Archived from the original on 2007-11-16. Retrieved 2007-12-15.
- ^ "Partnerské mestá" (in Slovak). Šaľa. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
- ^ "Matia alias B-Complex: Život a hudbu vnímam ako synonymum". pravda.sk. Pravda. 2018-10-15. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
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