Sikenička (Hungarian: Kisgyarmat) is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

Sikenička
Kisgyarmat
Sikenička is located in Nitra Region
Sikenička
Sikenička
Location of Sikenička in the Nitra Region
Sikenička is located in Slovakia
Sikenička
Sikenička
Location of Sikenička in Slovakia
Coordinates: 47°56′N 18°41′E / 47.933°N 18.683°E / 47.933; 18.683
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra Region
DistrictNové Zámky District
First mentioned1135
Area
 • Total13.916 km2 (5.373 sq mi)
Elevation149 m (489 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total436
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
943 59[2]
Area code+421 36[2]
Car plateNZ
Websitewww.sikenicka.sk
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History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1135.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 149 metres and covers an area of 13.916 km². It has a population of about 475 people.

Ethnicity

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The population is about 91% Hungarian and 8% Slovak.

Facilities

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The village has a small public library and football pitch.

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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