Krškany
Krškany
Kereskény | |
|---|---|
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Krškany Location of Krškany in the Nitra Region  Krškany Location of Krškany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°13′N 18°40′E / 48.22°N 18.67°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Levice District |
| First mentioned | 1242 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gabriela Agárdyová |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.02 km2 (6.57 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 164 m (538 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 837 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 935 01[2] |
| Area code | +421 36[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | LV |
| Website | www |
Krškany (Hungarian: Kereskény) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1242. According to the Urbarium of 1767 these noble families lived here: Disznóssy, Agardy, Horváthy, Pomothy, Zmeskál, Paulik and Krsák.[4]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 164 metres (538 ft)[2] and covers an area of 17.02 km2 (6.57 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 753 | 732 | 762 | 837 |
| Difference | −2.78% | +4.09% | +9.84% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 830 | 837 |
| Difference | +0.84% |
It has a population of 837 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 751 | 94.94% |
| Not found out | 28 | 3.53% |
| Hungarian | 13 | 1.64% |
| Total | 791 |
In year 2021 was 791 people by ethnicity 751 as Slovak, 28 as Not found out, 13 as Hungarian, 4 as Czech, 2 as English, 1 as Italian, 1 as Serbian, 1 as Rusyn 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 | 510 | 64.48% |
| None | 130 | 16.43% |
| Not found out | 99 | 12.52% |
| Evangelical Church | 43 | 5.44% |
| Total | 791 |
In year 2021 was 791 people by religion 510 from Roman Catholic Church, 130 from None, 99 from Not found out, 43 from Evangelical Church, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses.
Facilities
The village has a public library and a soccer pitch.
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.
- ↑ "Urbarium Kiskereskény (HONT)". Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- 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.
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