Kolíňany (Hungarian: Kolon) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western central Slovakia, in the Nitra Region.[4]

Kolíňany
Kolon
Saint Stephen of Hungary church
Saint Stephen of Hungary church
Kolíňany is located in Nitra Region
Kolíňany
Kolíňany
Location of Kolíňany in the Nitra Region
Kolíňany is located in Slovakia
Kolíňany
Kolíňany
Location of Kolíňany in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°22′N 18°12′E / 48.37°N 18.20°E / 48.37; 18.20
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra Region
DistrictNitra District
First mentioned1113
Area
 • Total12.50 km2 (4.83 sq mi)
Elevation199 m (653 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total1,555
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
951 78[2]
Area code+421 37[2]
Car plateNR
Websitewww.kolinany.eu

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 245 metres and covers an area of 12.501 km2. It has a population 1570 people (cenzus 2011).

Ethnicity

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According to the 2021 census, out of 1,551 inhabitants there were 880 (56,74 %) Slovaks, 611 (39,39 %) Hungarians and 60 (3,87 %) others.[1]

Facilities

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The village has a public library a gym and football pitch.

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.
  4. ^ "Kolíňany - Okres Nitra - E-OBCE.sk".

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): 1780-1894 (parish A)
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