Martin nad Žitavou

Martin nad Žitavou
Zsitvaszentmárton
Flag of Martin nad Žitavou
Martin nad Žitavou is located in Nitra Region
Martin nad Žitavou
Martin nad Žitavou
Location of Martin nad Žitavou in the Nitra Region
Martin nad Žitavou is located in Slovakia
Martin nad Žitavou
Martin nad Žitavou
Location of Martin nad Žitavou in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°24′N 18°22′E / 48.40°N 18.36°E / 48.40; 18.36
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra Region
DistrictZlaté Moravce District
First mentioned1272
Area
 • Total
4.33 km2 (1.67 sq mi)
Elevation196 m (643 ft)
Population
 (2025)[3]
 • Total
584
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
953 01[2]
Area code+421 37[2]
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)ZM
Websitewww.martinnadzitavou.sk

Martin nad Žitavou (Hungarian: Zsitvaszentmárton) is a village and municipality in Zlaté Moravce District of the Nitra Region, in western-central Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1272.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 196 metres (643 ft)[2] and covers an area of 4.33 km2 (1.67 sq mi) (2025).[1]

Population

Population statistic (10 years)[4]
Year1995200520152025
Count509532531584
Difference +4.51% −0.18% +9.98%
Population statistic[4]
Year20242025
Count583584
Difference+0.17%

It has a population of 584 people (31 December 2025).[5]

Ethnicity

Census 2021 (1+ %)[6][7]
EthnicityNumberFraction
Slovak52297.57%
Not found out142.61%
Total535

In year 2021 was 535 people by ethnicity 522 as Slovak, 14 as Not found out, 4 as Other, 1 as Romani, 1 as German and 1 as Hungarian.

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

Census 2021 (1+ %)[8]
ReligionNumberFraction
Roman Catholic Church44482.99%
None7313.64%
Not found out132.43%
Total535

In year 2021 was 535 people by religion 444 from Roman Catholic Church, 73 from None, 13 from Not found out, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Evangelical Church.

References

  1. 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.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  4. 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.
  5. ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  6. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  7. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  8. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.