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Nitra Region

October 09, 2023

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.

Nitra Region
Nitriansky kraj
Region
Flag
Coat of arms
Nitra Region
Country Slovakia
CapitalNitra
Government
 • BodyCounty Council of Nitra Region
 • GovernorBranislav Becík
Area
 • Total6,343.94 km2 (2,449.41 sq mi)
Highest elevation
943 m (3,094 ft)
Population
 (2011 census)
 • Total689,867
 • Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeSK-NI
Websitewww.unsk.sk

Geography Edit

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 Edit

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1980708,634—    
1991716,846+1.2%
2001713,422−0.5%
2011689,867−3.3%
2021677,900−1.7%
Source:[1]

The population density in the region is 106/km2 (270/sq mi) (2020-06-30/-07-01),[2] 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%).[3]

Economy and climate Edit

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 Edit

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
HousesCounty Council
Leadership
Governor
Branislav Becík, Voice
Structure
Seats54
 
Political groups
  Alliance (18)
  Centre-right group[4] (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 Edit

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 [5]
Coalition led by Smer–SD[6] 17   4 31,48 % Jozef Dvonč
Independents 15   11 27,77 % Peter Oremus
SMK-MKP 11   3 20,37 % Miklós Viola
Centre-right coalition[7] 10   4 18,51 % Ján Greššo
ĽSNS 1   1 1,85 % Milan Uhrík

2013 elections Edit

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
Independets 7.41 4   1
Independets 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 Edit

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[8] 15   4 27,78 % Jozef Dvonč
SMK-MKP 13   4 24,07 % Arpád Horváth
SDKÚ–DS[9] 9   4 16,67 % Tibor Tóth
KDH[10] 7   0 12,96 % Ján Vančo
ĽS–HZDS[11] 7   3 12,96 % Lýdia Forrová
Independents 3   3 5,56 % Anton Marek

2005 elections Edit

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[12] 11   9 21,15 % Juraj Horváth
ĽS–HZDS[13] 10   10 19,23 % Jozef Hasilla
KDH[14] 7   7 13,46 % Ján Vančo
SDKÚ[15] 5   5 9,62 % Tibor Tóth
SNS[16] 1   1 1,92 % Igor Varga
HZD 1   1 1,92 % Albert Hačko

2001 elections Edit

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[17] 20 38,46 % Jozef Dvonč
SNS 1 1,92 % Peter Lisý

Administrative divisions Edit

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

Places of interest Edit

Photo gallery Edit

See also Edit

References Edit

  1. ^ "SLOVAKIA: Regions and Major Cities". Citypopulation. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  3. ^
  4. ^ SaS, Together, Chance, ODS, DS, KDH, OKS, ZĽ, TKN
  5. ^ The highest number of votes in preferential voting.
  6. ^ Smer–SD, SNS, Most–Híd
  7. ^ SaS, OKS, OĽaNO, NOVA, KDH, Šanca, ZZ–DÚ
  8. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, SDKÚ–DS, ĽS–HZDS.
  9. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, Smer–SD, ĽS–HZDS.
  10. ^ Candidated as coalition with Smer–SD, SDKÚ–DS, ĽS–HZDS.
  11. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, Smer–SD, SDKÚ–DS.
  12. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, SDKÚ, ĽS–HZDS, SNS.
  13. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, Smer–SD, SDKÚ, SNS.
  14. ^ Candidated as coalition with Smer–SD, SDKÚ, ĽS–HZDS, SNS.
  15. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, Smer–SD, ĽS–HZDS, SNS.
  16. ^ Candidated as coalition with KDH, SDKÚ, ĽS–HZDS.
  17. ^ 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 Edit

  • Nitriansky samosprávny kraj Official website

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nitra, region, slovak, nitriansky, kraj, pronounced, ˈɲitrɪɐnski, ˈkraj, hungarian, nyitrai, kerület, administrative, regions, slovakia, first, established, 1923, from, 1996, exists, present, borders, consists, seven, districts, okres, municipalities, from, wh. The Nitra Region Slovak Nitriansky kraj pronounced ˈɲitrɪɐnski ˈkraj Hungarian Nyitrai kerulet 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 Nitra Region Nitriansky krajRegionFlagCoat of armsNitra RegionCountry SlovakiaCapitalNitraGovernment BodyCounty Council of Nitra Region GovernorBranislav BecikArea Total6 343 94 km2 2 449 41 sq mi Highest elevation943 m 3 094 ft Population 2011 census Total689 867 Density110 km2 280 sq mi Time zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST ISO 3166 codeSK NIWebsitewww wbr unsk wbr sk Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Economy and climate 4 Politics 4 1 2017 elections 4 2 2013 elections 4 3 2009 elections 4 4 2005 elections 4 5 2001 elections 5 Administrative divisions 6 Places of interest 7 Photo gallery 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksGeography EditThis 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 Zitny ostrov island and the Danubian Hills in the north centre and east Mountain ranges reaching into the region are Povazsky Inovec in the north west where the region s highest point Veľky Inovec is located Tribec in the north from Nitra Pohronsky Inovec in the north east and Stiavnicke vrchy in the east Major rivers are the Danube in the south Vah 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 Trencin Region in the north Banska Bystrica Region in the east Hungarian Pest in the south east Komarom Esztergom in the south and Gyor Moson Sopron county in the south west and Trnava Region in the west Demographics EditHistorical populationYearPop 1980708 634 1991716 846 1 2 2001713 422 0 5 2011689 867 3 3 2021677 900 1 7 Source 1 The population density in the region is 106 km2 270 sq mi 2020 06 30 07 01 2 which is very similar to the country s average 110 per km2 The largest towns are Nitra Komarno Nove Zamky 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 Komarno District 72 and there are small minorities of Czechs and Roma lt 1 3 Economy and climate EditThe 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 Topoľcany Nitra and Hurbanovo are machinery fridges in Zlate Moravce shipyards in Komarno and energy Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant Politics EditCurrent governor of Banska 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 nbsp TypeTypeUnicameralHousesCounty CouncilLeadershipGovernorBranislav Becik VoiceStructureSeats54 nbsp Political groups Alliance 18 Centre right group 4 14 Independent group 11 Direction National Party 6 Voice We Are Family 5 ElectionsLast election29 October 2022Meeting placeNitraWebsiteCouncil of Nitra region2017 elections Edit Main article 2017 Slovak regional electionsIn governor s elections won Milan Belica Smer SD over many another candidates nbsp Political party Seats won Percentage Electoral leader 5 Coalition led by Smer SD 6 17 nbsp 4 31 48 Jozef DvoncIndependents 15 nbsp 11 27 77 Peter OremusSMK MKP 11 nbsp 3 20 37 Miklos ViolaCentre right coalition 7 10 nbsp 4 18 51 Jan GressoĽSNS 1 nbsp 1 1 85 Milan Uhrik2013 elections Edit Main article 2013 Slovak regional elections In governor s elections won Milan Belica Smer SD over centre right candidate Tomas Galbavy SDKU DS who was supported by SaS OKS NOVA Most Hid SMK MKP nbsp Parties and coalitions Seats Social Democrats 35 19 19 nbsp 4Christian Democrats 24 07 13 nbsp 6Smer SD KDH 59 26 32 nbsp 10SMK MKP 25 93 14 nbsp 1SMK MKP 25 93 14 nbsp 1Independets 7 41 4 nbsp 1Independets 7 41 4 nbsp 1SDKU DS 1 85 1 nbsp 8Most Hid 1 85 1 nbsp 1NOVA 1 85 1 nbsp 1SDKU DS OKS SaS NOVA Most Hid 5 55 3 nbsp 6Nationalists 1 85 1 nbsp 1SNS 1 85 1 nbsp 12009 elections Edit Main article 2009 Slovak regional elections In governor s elections won Milan Belica Smer SD who was supported by SDKU DS and KDH nbsp Political party Seats won Percentage Electoral leaderSmer SD 8 15 nbsp 4 27 78 Jozef DvoncSMK MKP 13 nbsp 4 24 07 Arpad HorvathSDKU DS 9 9 nbsp 4 16 67 Tibor TothKDH 10 7 nbsp 0 12 96 Jan VancoĽS HZDS 11 7 nbsp 3 12 96 Lydia ForrovaIndependents 3 nbsp 3 5 56 Anton Marek2005 elections Edit 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 Jan Gresso DS SDKU nbsp Political party Seats won Percentage Electoral leaderSMK MKP 17 nbsp 14 32 69 Laszlo FeketeSmer SD 12 11 nbsp 9 21 15 Juraj HorvathĽS HZDS 13 10 nbsp 10 19 23 Jozef HasillaKDH 14 7 nbsp 7 13 46 Jan VancoSDKU 15 5 nbsp 5 9 62 Tibor TothSNS 16 1 nbsp 1 1 92 Igor VargaHZD 1 nbsp 1 1 92 Albert Hacko2001 elections Edit 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 Miklos Feher SMK MKP nbsp Political party Seats won Percentage Electoral leaderSMK MKP 31 59 62 Tibor BastrnakCentre left coalition 17 20 38 46 Jozef DvoncSNS 1 1 92 Peter LisyAdministrative divisions EditThe Nitra Region consists of 7 districts There are 354 municipalities of which 16 are towns Places of interest EditNitra with Nitra Castle and Saint Emmeram s Cathedral Nitra Synagogue Drazovce church etc Medieval churches in Kostoľany pod Tribecom and Nitrianska Blatnica Chateau and European bison sanctuary in Topoľcianky Topoľcianska zubria zvernica Saľa town with a castle The water mill and bridge in Kolarovo Komarno with its fortification system fortress Elisabeth bridge etc Iza Roman military camp Celemantia UNESCO World Heritage Site Sturovo Bridge of Maria Valeria Levice with Levice Castle Saint Michael s Church Levice Town Hall etc Arboretum in Tesarske Mlynany Dunajske luhy Protected Landscape Area Ponitrie Protected Landscape AreaPhoto gallery Edit nbsp Topoľcany Castle nbsp Nitra nbsp Saint Emmeram s Cathedral at Nitra Castle Nitra nbsp Pribinas Square with statue of Pribina Nitra nbsp Nitra nbsp Nitra synagogue Nitra nbsp Drazovce church Nitra nbsp Nitrianska Blatnica church nbsp Kostoľany pod Tribecom church nbsp Topoľcianky chateau nbsp European bison in Topoľcianska zubria zvernica nbsp Saľa castle nbsp Water mill in Kolarovo nbsp Komarno nbsp Komarno nbsp Komarno fortress Komarno nbsp Komarno fortification system Komarno nbsp Roman military camp Celemantia Iza UNESCO World Heritage Site nbsp Bridge of Maria Valeria Sturovo nbsp Rotunda in Bina nbsp Levice Castle Levice nbsp Levice Town Hall Levice nbsp Church of Saint Michael Levice nbsp Arboretum Tesarske Mlynany nbsp Dunajske luhy Protected Landscape Area nbsp Ponitrie Protected Landscape AreaSee also EditNyitra County of the Kingdom of HungaryReferences Edit SLOVAKIA Regions and Major Cities Citypopulation Retrieved 22 January 2021 Statistic of Slovak places by Dusan Kreheľ Export Retrieved 2021 07 05 POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS 2001 Tab 3a SaS Together Chance ODS DS KDH OKS ZĽ TKN The highest number of votes in preferential voting Smer SD SNS Most Hid SaS OKS OĽaNO NOVA KDH Sanca ZZ DU Candidated as coalition with KDH SDKU DS ĽS HZDS Candidated as coalition with KDH Smer SD ĽS HZDS Candidated as coalition with Smer SD SDKU DS ĽS HZDS Candidated as coalition with KDH Smer SD SDKU DS Candidated as coalition with KDH SDKU ĽS HZDS SNS Candidated as coalition with KDH Smer SD SDKU SNS Candidated as coalition with Smer SD SDKU ĽS HZDS SNS Candidated as coalition with KDH Smer SD ĽS HZDS SNS Candidated as coalition with KDH SDKU ĽS HZDS HZDS SOP SDĽ Smer SD Centre party Kopa Ľudovit 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 EditNitriansky samospravny kraj Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Nitra Region amp oldid 1177320422, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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