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County Council of Nitra region
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 (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

Nitra Region

Nitriansky kraj
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
	Flag Coat of arms
	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
• 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

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

Historical population
Year	Pop.	±%
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

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

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

2017 elections

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

	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

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

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

	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

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).

	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

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).

	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

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

Places of interest

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

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

References

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