Kuraľany
Kuraľany
Kural | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Kuraľany Location of Kuraľany in the Nitra Region  Kuraľany Location of Kuraľany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 47°59′N 18°33′E / 47.98°N 18.55°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Levice District |
| First mentioned | 1223 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.68 km2 (4.12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 159 m (522 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 438 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 935 64[2] |
| Area code | +421 36[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | LV |
| Website | www |
Kuraľany (Hungarian: Kural) 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 1223.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 159 metres (522 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.68 km2 (4.12 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 617 | 572 | 520 | 438 |
| Difference | −7.29% | −9.09% | −15.76% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 449 | 438 |
| Difference | −2.44% |
It has a population of 438 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 441 | 92.84% |
| Hungarian | 20 | 4.21% |
| Not found out | 18 | 3.78% |
| Czech | 5 | 1.05% |
| Total | 475 |
In year 2021 was 475 people by ethnicity 441 as Slovak, 20 as Hungarian, 18 as Not found out, 5 as Czech, 2 as German, 1 as Silesian, 1 as Austrian, 1 as Moravian 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 | 386 | 81.26% |
| None | 57 | 12% |
| Not found out | 17 | 3.58% |
| Calvinist Church | 5 | 1.05% |
| Evangelical Church | 5 | 1.05% |
| Total | 475 |
In year 2021 was 475 people by religion 386 from Roman Catholic Church, 57 from None, 17 from Not found out, 5 from Calvinist Church, 5 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Other, 1 from Greek Catholic Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Facilities
The village has a public library and football 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.
- 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
Media related to Kuraľany at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- https://web.archive.org/web/20070427022352/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html