Bernolákovo
Bernolákovo | |
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 Bernolákovo Castle | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Bernolákovo Location of Bernolákovo in the Bratislava Region  Bernolákovo Location of Bernolákovo in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°13′N 17°17′E / 48.21°N 17.29°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Bratislava Region |
| District | Senec District |
| First mentioned | 1209 |
| Area | |
• Total | 28.43 km2 (10.98 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 10,296 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 900 27[2] |
| Area code | +421 11[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SC |
| Website | www |
Bernolákovo (German: Lanschütz, Hungarian: Cseklész, former Slovak names: Čeklís, Čeklýs) is a village and municipality in western Slovakia in Senec District in the Bratislava Region.
Names and etymology
The Slovak name for the village, Lǫžnica, originates from the German name Lanschütz, given by the builder and owner, the Esterházy Family, in 1714. The name Lanschütz likely means "long meadow" in German. The Slovak word for "riparian forest" is luh, which comes from the Proto-Slavic word lǫgъ.[4]
During its longest and historically most relevant period of existence as part of Hungary and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the village was known by the Hungarian name Cseklész (Čeklís). After World War II, the new communist regime renamed the village and the nearby castle to Bernolákovo, after the Slovak linguist Anton Bernolák.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 141 metres (463 ft)[2] and covers an area of 28.43 km2 (10.98 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 4423 | 4973 | 6408 | 10,296 |
| Difference | +12.43% | +28.85% | +60.67% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 10,151 | 10,296 |
| Difference | +1.42% |
It has a population of 10,296 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Over the course of 2010s, the city experienced fast growth due to the proximity to Bratislava. The 2021 census has found the number of houses increased sharply from 1,773 in 2011 to 3,724 in 2021, representing the fastest growth rate out of all municipalities in Slovakia.[7] The new housing construction was associated with the fast growth of population from less than 6,000 inhabitants in 2011 to the current population of more than 9,000.
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 7890 | 89.64% |
| Not found out | 689 | 7.82% |
| Hungarian | 105 | 1.19% |
| Czech | 89 | 1.01% |
| Total | 8801 |
In year 2021 was 8801 people by ethnicity 7890 as Slovak, 689 as Not found out, 105 as Hungarian, 89 as Czech, 55 as Other, 49 as Rusyn, 34 as Ukrainian, 20 as Russian, 18 as German, 14 as Croatian, 13 as Chinese, 13 as Romanian, 12 as French, 10 as Serbian, 8 as Vietnamese, 8 as Austrian, 8 as Polish, 7 as Bulgarian, 7 as Albanian, 6 as Moravian, 5 as Irish, 5 as English, 4 as Jewish, 4 as Turkish, 4 as Italian, 4 as Romani and 2 as Canadian.
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 | 3791 | 43.07% |
| None | 3309 | 37.6% |
| Not found out | 668 | 7.59% |
| Evangelical Church | 390 | 4.43% |
| Baptists Church | 154 | 1.75% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 96 | 1.09% |
| Total | 8801 |
In year 2021 was 8801 people by religion 3791 from Roman Catholic Church, 3309 from None, 668 from Not found out, 390 from Evangelical Church, 154 from Baptists Church, 96 from Greek Catholic Church, 74 from Apostolic Church, 52 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 46 from Other, 45 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 37 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 33 from Ad hoc movements, 22 from Buddhism, 21 from Calvinist Church, 20 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 8 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 8 from Islam, 8 from Church of the Brethren, 5 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 3 from Jewish community, 3 from Old Catholic Church, 3 from United Methodist Church, 2 from Hinduism, 1 from New Apostolic Church, 1 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church and 1 from Bahá'i Community.
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.
- ↑ Varsik, Branislav (1984). Z osídlenia západného a stredného Slovenska v stredoveku (in Slovak). Bratislava: Veda, vydavateľstvo Slovenskej akadémie vied. p. 39.
- 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.
- ↑ "SODB2021 - Najväčší prírastok obyvateľov, domov a bytov v rámci SR (In Slovak)". www.scitanie.sk. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ↑ "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.
Famous people
- Ján Popluhár, Slovak football player
- Laco Déczi, Slovak-American jazz trumpeter and composer
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): 1687-1930 (parish A)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787-1924 (parish B)
External links
Media related to Bernolákovo at Wikimedia Commons