Horné Lefantovce
Horné Lefantovce
Felsőelefánt | |
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  Horné Lefantovce Location of Horné Lefantovce in the Nitra Region  Horné Lefantovce Location of Horné Lefantovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°25′N 18°08′E / 48.42°N 18.14°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Nitra District |
| First mentioned | 1113 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jaroslav Jazvinský |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.60 km2 (7.18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 188 m (617 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 844 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 951 45[3] |
| Area code | +421 37[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NR |
| Website | www |
Horné Lefantovce (Hungarian: Felsőelefánt) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District of the Nitra Region, in western Slovakia.[4]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 188 metres (617 ft)[3] and covers an area of 18.60 km2 (7.18 sq mi) (2024).[5]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113. It was the ancestral estate of the medieval Elefánthy family, who built a 13th-century castle and a 14th-century monastery in the village.
Geography
The village lies in the centre of a west facing valley, at an altitude of around 190 metres and covers an area of 18.603 km2. A small stream runs through the village, and drains into the Nitra River.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1434 | 948 | 892 | 844 |
| Difference | −33.89% | −5.90% | −5.38% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 839 | 844 |
| Difference | +0.59% |
It has a population of 844 people (31 December 2024).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 812 | 94.3% |
| Not found out | 37 | 4.29% |
| Total | 861 |
In year 2021 was 861 people by ethnicity 812 as Slovak, 37 as Not found out, 8 as Hungarian, 3 as Russian, 3 as Other, 2 as Ukrainian, 2 as Italian, 1 as Czech, 1 as Romanian, 1 as German, 1 as Moravian, 1 as French and 1 as English.
Note on population: The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 645 | 74.91% |
| None | 134 | 15.56% |
| Not found out | 39 | 4.53% |
| Evangelical Church | 13 | 1.51% |
| Total | 861 |
In year 2021 was 861 people by religion 645 from Roman Catholic Church, 134 from None, 39 from Not found out, 13 from Evangelical Church, 6 from Other, 5 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 2 from Hinduism, 2 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Islam and 1 from Buddhism.
Facilities
The village has a public library a gym and football pitch.
See also
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Horné Lefantovce - Okres Nitra - E-OBCE.sk".
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "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.
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): 1720-1940 (parish A)
External links