Chropov
Chropov | |
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 Church of Saint John of Nepomuk | |
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  Chropov Location of Chropov in the Trnava Region  Chropov Location of Chropov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°46′N 17°19′E / 48.77°N 17.32°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trnava Region |
| District | Skalica District |
| First mentioned | 1262 |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.79 km2 (6.87 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 244 m (801 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 355 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 908 64[2] |
| Area code | +421 34[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SI |
| Website | chropov |
Chropov (Hungarian: Sziklabánya) is a village and municipality in Skalica District in the Trnava Region of western Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1262.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 244 metres (801 ft)[2] and covers an area of 17.79 km2 (6.87 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 359 | 369 | 389 | 355 |
| Difference | +2.78% | +5.42% | −8.74% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 369 | 355 |
| Difference | −3.79% |
It has a population of 355 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 366 | 95.81% |
| Romani | 8 | 2.09% |
| Czech | 5 | 1.3% |
| Not found out | 5 | 1.3% |
| Total | 382 |
In year 2021 was 382 people by ethnicity 366 as Slovak, 8 as Romani, 5 as Czech, 5 as Not found out, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Russian, 1 as German and 1 as Other.
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 | 297 | 77.75% |
| None | 55 | 14.4% |
| Evangelical Church | 13 | 3.4% |
| Not found out | 8 | 2.09% |
| Total | 382 |
In year 2021 was 382 people by religion 297 from Roman Catholic Church, 55 from None, 13 from Evangelical Church, 8 from Not found out, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Buddhism, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Other and 1 from Greek Catholic Church.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bratislava, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1635-1927 (parish A)
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.
External links
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