Nitra Region

For the historical county of Hungary and Czechoslovakia, see Nyitra County.

Region of Slovakia

Region in Slovakia

Nitra Region

Nitriansky kraj

Region

From the top to bottom-left; Panoramic view of Nitra, Štúrovo \- Bridge of Mária Valéria, Hrušov Castle, Topoľčianky chateau, Topoľčany Castle, Komárno city centre, Levice Castle and Dražovce church

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Nitra Region

Country|  Slovakia
Capital| Nitra
Government

• Body| County Council of Nitra Region
• Governor| Branislav Becík (Voice)
Area

• Total

| 6,343.94 km2 (2,449.41 sq mi)
Highest elevation

| 943 m (3,094 ft)
Population

(2011 census)

• Total

| 689,867
• Density| 110/km2 (280/sq mi)
GDP

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• Total| €8.801 billion (2016)
• Per capita| €12,925 (2016)
Time zone| UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)| UTC+2 (CEST)
ISO 3166 code| SK-NI
Website| www.unsk.sk

The Nitra Region (Slovak: Nitriansky kraj, pronounced [ˈɲitrɪɐnski ˈkraj]; Hungarian: Nyitrai kerület) is one of the administrative regions of Slovakia. It was first established in 1923 and from 1996 exists in its present borders. It consists of seven districts (okres) and 354 municipalities, from which 16 have a town status. The economy of the region focuses more on agriculture, than in other Slovak regions. Nitra is its seat, largest city, and cultural and economic center.

## Geography

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This region with a long history is situated in the southwest of Slovakia, mostly in the eastern part of the Danubian Lowland. It is divided into two sub-units: the Danubian Flat in the south-west, with eastern part of the Žitný ostrov island, and the Danubian Hills in the north, centre and east. Mountain ranges reaching into the region are: Považský Inovec in the north-west, where the region's highest point, Veľký Inovec, is located, Tribeč in the north from Nitra, Pohronský Inovec in the north-east and Štiavnické vrchy in the east. Major rivers are the Danube in the south, Váh in the south-west, Nitra in the western-central part, Hron in the east and Ipeľ in the south-east. As for administrative divisions, the region borders Trenčín Region in the north, Banská Bystrica Region in the east, Hungarian Pest in the south-east, Komárom-Esztergom in the south, and Győr-Moson-Sopron county in the south-west and Trnava Region in the west.

## Demographics

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Historical populationYear| Pop.| ±%

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1970| 678,733| —
1980| 708,634| +4.4%
1991| 716,846| +1.2%
2001| 713,422| −0.5%
2011| 689,867| −3.3%
2021| 677,900| −1.7%
Source: Censuses[2][3]

The population density in the region is 106/km2 (270/sq mi) (2020-06-30/-07-01),[4] which is very similar to the country's average (110 per km2). The largest towns are Nitra, Komárno, Nové Zámky and Levice. According to the 2001 census, there were 713,422 inhabitants in the region, with a majority of Slovaks (68.3%), but there is a numerous Hungarian minority (27.6%) in the southern districts, forming a majority in the Komárno District (72%) and there are small minorities of Czechs and Roma (<1%).[5]

## Economy and climate

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The city of Nitra is also the centre of whole region. The region—which is the warmest in Slovakia—reaches a high production of wheat, rye and vegetables. Significant industries are: the food industry, with breweries in Topoľčany, Nitra and Hurbanovo, are machinery (fridges in Zlaté Moravce, shipyards in Komárno) and energy (Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant).

## Politics

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Current governor of Banská Bystrica region is Milan Belica (Smer-SD). He won with 34,1 %. In election 2017 was elected also regional parliament:

County Council of Nitra region

Type
Type|

Unicameral

Houses| County Council
Leadership

Governor

Branislav Becík, Voice

Structure
Seats| 54

Political groups

Alliance (18)
Centre-right group[6] (14)
Independent group (11)
Direction/National Party (6)
Voice/We Are Family (5)
Elections

Last election

| 29 October 2022
Meeting place
Nitra
Website
Council of Nitra region

### 2017 elections

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Main article: 2017 Slovak regional elections

In governor's elections won Milan Belica (Smer–SD) over many another candidates.

Political party  | Seats won  | +/-  | Percentage  | Electoral leader [7]
| Coalition led by Smer–SD[8] | 17 |  4  | 31,48 %  | Jozef Dvonč
| Independents | 15 |  11  | 27,77 %  | Peter Oremus
| SMK-MKP | 11 |  3  | 20,37 %  | Miklós Viola
| Centre-right coalition[9] | 10 |  4  | 18,51 %  | Ján Greššo
| ĽSNS | 1 |  1  | 1,85 %  | Milan Uhrík

### 2013 elections

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Main article: 2013 Slovak regional elections

In governor's elections won Milan Belica (Smer–SD) over centre-right candidate Tomáš Galbavý (SDKÚ–DS), who was supported by SaS, OKS, NOVA, Most–Híd, SMK-MKP.

Parties and coalitions  | %  | Seats  | +/-
|  | Social Democrats | 35.19  | 19  |  4
| Christian Democrats | 24.07  | 13  |  6
Smer–SD, KDH | 59.26 | 32 |  10
|  | SMK–MKP | 25.93  | 14  |  1
SMK–MKP | 25.93 | 14 |  1
|  | Independents | 7.41  | 4  |  1
Independents | 7.41 | 4 |  1
|  | SDKÚ–DS | 1.85  | 1  |  8
| Most–Híd | 1.85  | 1  |  1
| NOVA | 1.85  | 1  |  1
SDKÚ–DS, OKS, SaS, NOVA, Most–Híd | 5.55 | 3 |  6
|  | Nationalists | 1.85  | 1  |  1
SNS | 1.85 | 1 |  1

### 2009 elections

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Main article: 2009 Slovak regional elections

In governor's elections won Milan Belica (Smer–SD), who was supported by SDKÚ–DS and KDH.

Political party  | Seats won  | +/-  | Percentage  | Electoral leader
| Smer–SD[10] | 15 |  4  | 27,78 %  | Jozef Dvonč
| SMK-MKP | 13 |  4  | 24,07 %  | Arpád Horváth
| SDKÚ–DS[11] | 9 |  4  | 16,67 %  | Tibor Tóth
| KDH[12] | 7 |  0  | 12,96 %  | Ján Vančo
| ĽS–HZDS[13] | 7 |  3  | 12,96 %  | Lýdia Forrová
| Independents | 3 |  3  | 5,56 %  | Anton Marek

### 2005 elections

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Main article: 2005 Slovak regional elections

In governor's elections won Milan Belica, who was supported by ASV, KSS, ĽB, ĽS–HZDS, PSNS, ZSNS. His rival in second round of elections was Ján Greššo (DS, SDKÚ).

Political party  | Seats won  | +/-  | Percentage  | Electoral leader
| SMK-MKP | 17 |  14  | 32,69 %  | László Fekete
| Smer–SD[14] | 11 |  9  | 21,15 %  | Juraj Horváth
| ĽS–HZDS[15] | 10 |  10  | 19,23 %  | Jozef Hasilla
| KDH[16] | 7 |  7  | 13,46 %  | Ján Vančo
| SDKÚ[17] | 5 |  5  | 9,62 %  | Tibor Tóth
| SNS[18] | 1 |  1  | 1,92 %  | Igor Varga
| HZD | 1 |  1  | 1,92 %  | Albert Hačko

### 2001 elections

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Main article: 2001 Slovak regional elections

In governor's elections won Milan Belica, who was supported by HZDS, SOP, SDĽ and Centre party. His rival in second round of elections was Miklós Fehér (SMK-MKP).

Political party  | Seats won  | Percentage  | Electoral leader
| SMK-MKP | 31 | 59,62 %  | Tibor Bastrnák
| Centre-left coalition[19] | 20 | 38,46 %  | Jozef Dvonč
| SNS | 1 | 1,92 %  | Peter Lisý

## Administrative divisions

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The Nitra Region consists of 7 districts. There are 354 municipalities, of which 16 are towns.

## Places of interest

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* Nitra with Nitra Castle and Saint Emmeram's Cathedral, Nitra Synagogue, Dražovce church, etc.
* Medieval churches in Kostoľany pod Tribečom and Nitrianska Blatnica
* Chateau and European bison sanctuary in Topoľčianky (Topoľčianska zubria zvernica)
* Šaľa \- town with a castle
* The water mill and bridge in Kolárovo
* Komárno with its fortification system, fortress, Elisabeth bridge, etc.
* Iža \- Roman military camp Celemantia \- UNESCO World Heritage Site
* Štúrovo \- Bridge of Mária Valéria
* Levice with Levice Castle, Saint Michael's Church, Levice Town Hall etc.
* Arboretum in Tesárske Mlyňany
* Dunajské luhy Protected Landscape Area
* Ponitrie Protected Landscape Area

## Photo gallery

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* Topoľčany Castle

* Nitra

* Saint Emmeram's Cathedral at Nitra Castle, Nitra

* Pribinas Square with statue of Pribina, Nitra

* Nitra

* Nitra synagogue, Nitra

* Dražovce church, Nitra

* Nitrianska Blatnica church

* Kostoľany pod Tribečom church

* Topoľčianky chateau

* European bison in Topoľčianska zubria zvernica

* Šaľa castle

* Water mill in Kolárovo

* Komárno

* Komárno

* Komárno fortress, Komárno

* Komárno fortification system, Komárno

* Roman military camp Celemantia, Iža (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

* Bridge of Mária Valéria, Štúrovo

* Rotunda in Bíňa

* Levice Castle, Levice

* Levice Town Hall, Levice

* Church of Saint Michael, Levice

* Arboretum Tesárske Mlyňany

* Dunajské luhy Protected Landscape Area

* Ponitrie Protected Landscape Area

## See also

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* Nyitra County of the Kingdom of Hungary

## References

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1. ^ Regions and Cities > Regional Statistics > Regional Economy > Regional GDP per Capita, OECD.Stats. Accessed on 16 November 2018.
2. ^ "Statistical lexikon of municipalities 1970-2011" (PDF) (in Slovak).
3. ^ "Census 2021 - Population - Basic results". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2021-01-01.
4. ^ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Retrieved 2021-07-05.
5. ^ POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS 2001 - Tab. 3a
6. ^ SaS, Democrats, Chance [sk], ODS [sk], DS [sk], KDH, OKS, ZĽ, TKN
7. ^ The highest number of votes in preferential voting.
8. ^ Smer–SD, SNS, Most–Híd
9. ^ SaS, OKS, OĽaNO, NOVA, KDH, Šanca, ZZ–DÚ
10. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, SDKÚ–DS, ĽS–HZDS.
11. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, Smer–SD, ĽS–HZDS.
12. ^ Candidated as coalition with Smer–SD, SDKÚ–DS, ĽS–HZDS.
13. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, Smer–SD, SDKÚ–DS.
14. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, SDKÚ, ĽS–HZDS, SNS.
15. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, Smer–SD, SDKÚ, SNS.
16. ^ Candidated as coalition with Smer–SD, SDKÚ, ĽS–HZDS, SNS.
17. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, Smer–SD, ĽS–HZDS, SNS.
18. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, SDKÚ, ĽS–HZDS.
19. ^ HZDS, SOP, SDĽ, Smer–SD, Centre party

* Kopa, Ľudovít; et al. (2006). The Encyclopaedia of Slovakia and the Slovaks. Bratislava, Slovakia: Encyclopaedic Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences. ISBN 80-224-0925-1.

## External links

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* Nitriansky samosprávny kraj Official website

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Districts of Nitra Region

* Komárno
* Levice
* Nitra
* Nové Zámky
* Šaľa
* Topoľčany
* Zlaté Moravce

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Kraje ("Regions") of Slovakia

* Banská Bystrica
* Bratislava
* Košice
* Nitra
* Prešov
* Trenčín
* Trnava
* Žilina

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