Čakajovce
Čakajovce
Csekej | |
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![]() Čakajovce Location of Čakajovce in the Nitra Region ![]() Čakajovce Location of Čakajovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°22′N 18°02′E / 48.37°N 18.03°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | |
| District | Nitra District |
| First mentioned | 1251 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.77 km2 (2.23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 148 m (486 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,158 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 951 43[2] |
| Area code | +421 37[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NR |
| Website | www |
Čakajovce (Hungarian: Csekej) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western central Slovakia, in the Nitra Region.[4]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1251.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 148 metres (486 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.77 km2 (2.23 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1091 | 1087 | 1153 | 1158 |
| Difference | −0.36% | +6.07% | +0.43% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1156 | 1158 |
| Difference | +0.17% |
It has a population of 1158 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1097 | 94.32% |
| Not found out | 61 | 5.24% |
| Total | 1163 |
In year 2021 was 1163 people by ethnicity 1097 as Slovak, 61 as Not found out, 11 as Czech, 6 as Romani, 3 as Other, 2 as Russian, 2 as German, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Vietnamese, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as Polish.
Note on population: The difference values of population numbers in the table "Population statistic" and in the sections "Ethnicity" & "Religion" is caused by the use of various statistical methods.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 878 | 75.49% |
| None | 189 | 16.25% |
| Not found out | 55 | 4.73% |
| Evangelical Church | 15 | 1.29% |
| Total | 1163 |
In year 2021 was 1163 people by religion 878 from Roman Catholic Church, 189 from None, 55 from Not found out, 15 from Evangelical Church, 11 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Buddhism.
Facilities
The village has a public library and football pitch. The village is home to the football club OFK Čakajovce.[10] Also has two chambers and the Roman Catholic Church of St. Catherine
See also
References
- 1 2 "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 3 4 "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) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Čakajovce - Okres Nitra - E-OBCE.sk". www.e-obce.sk. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Futbalový klub OFK Čakajovce". cakajovce.sk. Čakajovce, Slovakia. 24 August 2026. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1747-1899 (parish B)
External links
- http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- http://www.cakajovce.sk
- Surnames of living people in Cakajovce




