Jelšovce
Jelšovce
Nyitraegerszeg | |
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  Jelšovce Location of Jelšovce in the Nitra Region  Jelšovce Location of Jelšovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°24′N 18°04′E / 48.40°N 18.07°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Nitra District |
| First mentioned | 1326 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.44 km2 (4.03 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 145 m (476 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 962 |
| 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 |
Jelšovce (Hungarian: Nyitraegerszeg) 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 1326.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 145 metres (476 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.44 km2 (4.03 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 975 | 957 | 1009 | 962 |
| Difference | −1.84% | +5.43% | −4.65% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 985 | 962 |
| Difference | −2.33% |
It has a population of 962 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 935 | 94.63% |
| Not found out | 39 | 3.94% |
| Hungarian | 29 | 2.93% |
| Romani | 14 | 1.41% |
| Total | 988 |
In year 2021 was 988 people by ethnicity 935 as Slovak, 39 as Not found out, 29 as Hungarian, 14 as Romani, 9 as Czech, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Polish, 1 as Moravian, 1 as Other and 1 as English.
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 | 726 | 73.48% |
| None | 178 | 18.02% |
| Not found out | 44 | 4.45% |
| Evangelical Church | 11 | 1.11% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 10 | 1.01% |
| Total | 988 |
In year 2021 was 988 people by religion 726 from Roman Catholic Church, 178 from None, 44 from Not found out, 11 from Evangelical Church, 10 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Islam and 1 from Other.
Facilities
The village has a public library a gym and football pitch.
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.
- ↑ "Jelšovce - Okres Nitra - E-OBCE.sk".
- 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.
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): 1747-1913 (parish A)
External links
- https://web.archive.org/web/20071217080336/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- Surnames of living people in Jelsovce