Kľačany
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  Kľačany Location of Kľačany in the Trnava Region  Kľačany Location of Kľačany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°23′N 17°52′E / 48.39°N 17.87°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trnava Region |
| District | Hlohovec District |
| First mentioned | 1256 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.10 km2 (3.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 169 m (554 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,135 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 920 64[2] |
| Area code | +421 33[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | HC |
| Website | www |
Kľačany (Hungarian: Décskelecsény) is a village and municipality in Hlohovec District in the Trnava Region of western Slovakia.
Etymology
Slovak Kľačane – settlers living near "kľak" ("bended wood", typically a floodplain forest or knee timber).[4]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1256.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 169 metres (554 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.10 km2 (3.90 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 962 | 982 | 1056 | 1135 |
| Difference | +2.07% | +7.53% | +7.48% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1143 | 1135 |
| Difference | −0.69% |
It has a population of 1135 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1079 | 95.74% |
| Not found out | 45 | 3.99% |
| Total | 1127 |
In year 2021 was 1127 people by ethnicity 1079 as Slovak, 45 as Not found out, 4 as Czech, 3 as Romani, 2 as Other, 2 as English, 1 as Rusyn and 1 as Greek.
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 | 815 | 72.32% |
| None | 209 | 18.54% |
| Not found out | 54 | 4.79% |
| Evangelical Church | 30 | 2.66% |
| Total | 1127 |
In year 2021 was 1127 people by religion 815 from Roman Catholic Church, 209 from None, 54 from Not found out, 30 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 3 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 3 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Other, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Greek Catholic Church.
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): 1756-1895 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1919 (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.
- ↑ Krajčovič, Rudolf (2010). "Z lexiky stredovekej slovenčiny s výkladmi názvov obcí a miest (44)". Kultúra slova (in Slovak) (3). Martin: Vydavateľstvo Matice slovenskej: 147.
- 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.