Kolta, Slovakia
Kolta | |
|---|---|
 | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Kolta Location of Kolta in the Nitra Region  Kolta Location of Kolta in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°01′N 18°25′E / 48.02°N 18.42°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Nové Zámky District |
| First mentioned | 1337 |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.83 km2 (9.97 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,232 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 941 33[2] |
| Area code | +421 35[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NZ |
| Website | www |
Kolta is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of southwest Slovakia.
History
The village was first mentioned in historical records in 1337.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 174 metres (571 ft)[2] and covers an area of 25.83 km2 (9.97 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1473 | 1450 | 1305 | 1232 |
| Difference | −1.56% | −10% | −5.59% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1237 | 1232 |
| Difference | −0.40% |
It has a population of 1232 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1167 | 92.84% |
| Not found out | 70 | 5.56% |
| Hungarian | 23 | 1.82% |
| Total | 1257 |
In year 2021 was 1257 people by ethnicity 1167 as Slovak, 70 as Not found out, 23 as Hungarian, 10 as Czech, 5 as Russian, 2 as Jewish, 1 as Romani and 1 as Polish.
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 | 923 | 73.43% |
| None | 224 | 17.82% |
| Not found out | 68 | 5.41% |
| Total | 1257 |
In year 2021 was 1257 people by religion 923 from Roman Catholic Church, 224 from None, 68 from Not found out, 12 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 9 from Greek Catholic Church, 8 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Calvinist Church, 3 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Other and 1 from Apostolic Church.
Facilities
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): 1725-1787 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1785-1896 (parish B)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1815-1945 (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.
External links