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Vlkas
Valkház | |
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  Vlkas Location of Vlkas in the Nitra Region  Vlkas Location of Vlkas in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°07′N 18°17′E / 48.12°N 18.28°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Nové Zámky District |
| First mentioned | 1231 |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.69 km2 (2.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 133 m (436 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 304 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 941 44[2] |
| Area code | +421 35[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NZ |
| Website | www |
Vlkas (Hungarian: Valkház) is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1231.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 133 metres (436 ft)[2] and covers an area of 6.69 km2 (2.58 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 367 | 308 | 328 | 304 |
| Difference | −16.07% | +6.49% | −7.31% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 303 | 304 |
| Difference | +0.33% |
It has a population of 304 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 310 | 98.1% |
| Not found out | 8 | 2.53% |
| Hungarian | 4 | 1.26% |
| Total | 316 |
In year 2021 was 316 people by ethnicity 310 as Slovak, 8 as Not found out, 4 as Hungarian and 1 as Czech.
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
[edit]| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 277 | 87.66% |
| None | 25 | 7.91% |
| Calvinist Church | 5 | 1.58% |
| Total | 316 |
In year 2021 was 316 people by religion 277 from Roman Catholic Church, 25 from None, 5 from Calvinist Church, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Not found out, 2 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Greek Catholic Church.
Facilities
[edit]The village has a small public library a gym and football pitch.
Notable people
[edit]Notable people that were born or lived in Vlkas include the following:
- Štefan Sádovský (1928–1984), politician[10]
References
[edit]- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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 "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.
- ↑ Spuler, Bertold (1972). Regenten und Regierungen der Welt: Neueste Zeit: 1965–1970. Würzburg: Ploetz. p. 158.
External links
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