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Nitra Region

Region of Slovakia

Summary

Region of Slovakia

Field	Value
<!-- See Template:Infobox settlement for additional fields and descriptions -->	name	Nitra Region
native_name	Nitriansky kraj
native_name_lang	sk
settlement_type	Region
image_flag	Nitriansky vlajka.svg
image_skyline	{{multiple image
border	infobox
perrow	1/2/2/2/2
total_width	250
image1	Nr panorama.jpg
image2	Most Márie Valérie.JPG
image3	Hrušov Castle 1.jpg
image4	Zámok Topoľčianky pohľad z parku.jpg
image5	Topoľčiansky hrad (2016).jpg
image6	Komarno city centre.JPG
image7	Levický Hrad, December 2015.jpg
image8	Dražovce - Kostol svätého Michala Archanjela pri západe slnka.jpg
footer	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}}
image_shield	Coat of Arms of Nitra Region.svg
image_map	Nitriansky kraj in Slovakia.svg
map_caption	Nitra Region
seat_type	Capital
seat	Nitra
leader_title	Governor
leader_name	Branislav Becík (Voice)
elevation_max_m	943
demographics_type1	GDP
demographics1_footnotes
demographics1_title1	Total
demographics1_info1	€8.801 billion (2016)
demographics1_title2	Per capita
demographics1_info2	€12,925 (2016)
iso_code	SK-NI
website
governing_body	County Council of Nitra Region

The Nitra Region (, ; ) 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, of 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.

Population

It has a population of people (31 December ). The population density in the region is {{Slovak municipality|d}} PD/km2 ({{Slovak municipality|y}}), which is very similar to the country's average (110 per km2). The largest towns are Nitra, Komárno, Nové Zámky and Levice.

Ethnicity

Religion

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:

Nitra Region is known to be a strong hold of Hungarian Parties such as SMK/MKP.

: Centre-right group (14) : Independent group (11) : Direction/National Party (6) : Voice/We Are Family (5)

2017 elections

Main article: 2017 Slovak regional elections

Political party	+/-	Percentage	Electoral leader
Social Democratic Party of Germany}};"	Coalition led by Smer–SD	17	4	31,48 %
Independent politician}};"	Independents	15	11	27,77 %
Party of the Hungarian Community}};"	SMK-MKP	11	3	20,37 %
Freedom and Solidarity}};"	Centre-right coalition	10	4	18,51 %
People's Party Our Slovakia}};"	ĽSNS	1	1	1,85 %

2013 elections

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.

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! colspan="3" style="text-align:left;"
! %
! Seats
! +/-
-
35.19
19
4
-
24.07
13
6
-
- style="background-color:; color:white;"
59.26
32
10
-
25.93
14
1
-
- style="background-color:; color:white;"
25.93
14
1
-
7.41
4
1
-
- style="background-color:; color:white;"
7.41
4
1
-
1.85
1
8
-
1.85
1
1
-
1.85
1
1
-
- style="background-color:; color:white;"
5.55
3
6
-
1.85
1
1
-
- style="background-color:; color:white;"
1.85
1
1
}

2009 elections

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
Social Democratic Party of Germany}};"		Smer–SD	15	4	27,78 %
Party of the Hungarian Community}};"		SMK-MKP	13	4	24,07 %
Slovak Democratic and Christian Union – Democratic Party}};"		SDKÚ–DS	9	4	16,67 %
	KDH	7	0	12,96 %
People's Party – Movement for a Democratic Slovakia}};"		ĽS–HZDS	7	3	12,96 %
Independent politician}};"		Independents	3	3	5,56 %

2005 elections

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
Party of the Hungarian Community}};"		SMK-MKP	17	14	32,69 %
Social Democratic Party of Germany}};"		Smer–SD	11	9	21,15 %
People's Party – Movement for a Democratic Slovakia}};"		ĽS–HZDS	10	10	19,23 %
	KDH	7	7	13,46 %
Slovak Democratic and Christian Union – Democratic Party}};"		SDKÚ	5	5	9,62 %
Slovak National Party}};"		SNS	1	1	1,92 %
Movement for Democracy (Slovakia)}};"		HZD	1	1	1,92 %

2001 elections

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	Percentage	Electoral leader
Party of the Hungarian Community}};"	SMK-MKP	31	59,62 %
Party of Civic Understanding}};"	Centre-left coalition	20	38,46 %
Slovak National Party}};"	SNS	1	1,92 %

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

File:Topoľčiansky hrad (2016).jpg|Topoľčany Castle File:Nitra - Panorama 01.JPG|Nitra File:Nitra - St. Emmeram's Cathedral.jpg|Saint Emmeram's Cathedral at Nitra Castle, Nitra File:Pribinas Square.JPG|Pribinas Square with statue of Pribina, Nitra File:Nitra Dom Zupny 1.jpg|Nitra File:Nitra - Synagóga.jpg|Nitra synagogue, Nitra File:Drazovce.jpg|Dražovce church, Nitra File:Kaplnka sv.Juraja po obnove.jpg|Nitrianska Blatnica church File:Kostoľany pod Tribečom - kostol sv. Juraja.jpg|Kostoľany pod Tribečom church File:Castle-of-Topolcianky.JPG|Topoľčianky chateau File:Topoľčianska zubria zvernica 05.jpg|European bison in Topoľčianska zubria zvernica File:Šaľa kaštieľ 01.jpg|Šaľa castle File:Vodný mlyn Kolárovo (Gútai Vizimalom) 02.jpg|Water mill in Kolárovo File:Komarno city centre.JPG|Komárno File:Komárom-Klapka-tér6.JPG|Komárno File:Pevnosť Komárno - Komáromi Erőd January 24 2021.jpg|Komárno fortress, Komárno File:Komárno - Castle.jpg|Komárno fortification system, Komárno File:Iža-Leányvár - map of the Roman fort.jpg|Roman military camp Celemantia, Iža (UNESCO World Heritage Site) File:Most Márie Valérie.JPG|Bridge of Mária Valéria, Štúrovo File:Bény rotunda 2.JPG|Rotunda in Bíňa File:Hrad Levice (Léva vára).jpg|Levice Castle, Levice File:Levice-radnica.jpg|Levice Town Hall, Levice File:LV-St. Mich. church-1.jpg|Church of Saint Michael, Levice File:Arborétum-Mlyňany-11.JPG|Arboretum Tesárske Mlyňany File:SF-IMG 7010.jpg|Dunajské luhy Protected Landscape Area File:Velky Tribec 001.jpg|Ponitrie Protected Landscape Area

References

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References

[http://stats.oecd.org/ Regions and Cities > Regional Statistics > Regional Economy > Regional GDP per Capita], OECD.Stats. Accessed on 16 November 2018.
"Statistical lexikon of municipalities 1970-2011".
(2021-01-01). "Census 2021 - Population - Basic results". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic.
[[Freedom and Solidarity. SaS]], [[Democrats (Slovakia). Democrats]], {{ill. Chance (Slovakia). sk. ŠANCA. Občianski demokrati Slovenska. sk. Demokratická strana (2006). sk. Demokratická strana (2006). KDH]], [[Civic Conservative Party. OKS]], [[For the People (Slovakia). ZĽ]], [[Marek Hattas. TKN]]
The highest number of votes in preferential voting.
[[Direction – Slovak Social Democracy. Smer–SD]], [[Slovak National Party. SNS]], [[Most–Híd]]
[[Freedom and Solidarity. SaS]], [[Civic Conservative Party (Slovakia). OKS]], [[Ordinary People and Independent Personalities. OĽaNO]], [[NOVA (Slovakia). NOVA]], [[Christian Democratic Movement. KDH]], Šanca, ZZ–DÚ
Candidated as coalition with [[Christian Democratic Movement. KDH]], [[Slovak Democratic and Christian Union – Democratic Party. SDKÚ–DS]], [[People's Party – Movement for a Democratic Slovakia. ĽS–HZDS]].
Candidated as coalition with [[Christian Democratic Movement. KDH]], [[Direction – Slovak Social Democracy. Smer–SD]], [[People's Party – Movement for a Democratic Slovakia. ĽS–HZDS]].
Candidated as coalition with [[Direction – Slovak Social Democracy. Smer–SD]], [[Slovak Democratic and Christian Union – Democratic Party. SDKÚ–DS]], [[People's Party – Movement for a Democratic Slovakia. ĽS–HZDS]].
Candidated as coalition with [[Christian Democratic Movement. KDH]], [[Direction – Slovak Social Democracy. Smer–SD]], [[Slovak Democratic and Christian Union – Democratic Party. SDKÚ–DS]].
Candidated as coalition with [[Christian Democratic Movement. KDH]], [[Slovak Democratic and Christian Union – Democratic Party. SDKÚ]], [[People's Party – Movement for a Democratic Slovakia. ĽS–HZDS]], [[Slovak National Party. SNS]].
Candidated as coalition with [[Christian Democratic Movement. KDH]], [[Direction – Slovak Social Democracy. Smer–SD]], [[Slovak Democratic and Christian Union – Democratic Party. SDKÚ]], [[Slovak National Party. SNS]].
Candidated as coalition with [[Direction – Slovak Social Democracy. Smer–SD]], [[Slovak Democratic and Christian Union – Democratic Party. SDKÚ]], [[People's Party – Movement for a Democratic Slovakia. ĽS–HZDS]], [[Slovak National Party. SNS]].
Candidated as coalition with [[Christian Democratic Movement. KDH]], [[Direction – Slovak Social Democracy. Smer–SD]], [[People's Party – Movement for a Democratic Slovakia. ĽS–HZDS]], [[Slovak National Party. SNS]].
Candidated as coalition with [[Christian Democratic Movement. KDH]], [[Slovak Democratic and Christian Union – Democratic Party. SDKÚ]], [[People's Party – Movement for a Democratic Slovakia. ĽS–HZDS]].
[[People's Party – Movement for a Democratic Slovakia. HZDS]], [[Party of Civic Understanding. SOP]], [[Party of the Democratic Left (Slovakia). SDĽ]], [[Direction – Slovak Social Democracy. Smer–SD]], Centre party

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