Čifáre
Čifáre
Csiffár | |
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  Čifáre Location of Čifáre in the Nitra Region  Čifáre Location of Čifáre in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°14′N 18°24′E / 48.23°N 18.40°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Nitra District |
| First mentioned | 1209 |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.33 km2 (5.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 170 m (560 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 586 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 951 61[2] |
| Area code | +421 37[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NR |
| Website | www |
Čifáre (Hungarian: Csiffár) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western central Slovakia, in the Nitra Region.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1209.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 170 metres (560 ft)[2] and covers an area of 15.33 km2 (5.92 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 590 | 629 | 606 | 586 |
| Difference | +6.61% | −3.65% | −3.30% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 591 | 586 |
| Difference | −0.84% |
It has a population of 586 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 478 | 80.2% |
| Hungarian | 115 | 19.29% |
| Not found out | 25 | 4.19% |
| Total | 596 |
In year 2021 was 596 people by ethnicity 478 as Slovak, 115 as Hungarian, 25 as Not found out, 2 as Czech, 2 as Other, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Romani, 1 as Rusyn and 1 as Russian.
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 | 443 | 74.33% |
| None | 101 | 16.95% |
| Not found out | 23 | 3.86% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 11 | 1.85% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 6 | 1.01% |
| Total | 596 |
In year 2021 was 596 people by religion 443 from Roman Catholic Church, 101 from None, 23 from Not found out, 11 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Other, 1 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Evangelical Church.
Facilities
The village has a football pitch.
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): 1711-1937 (parish A)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1845-1898 (parish B)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1827-1895 (parish B)
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.
- 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.