Červeník
Municipality in Trnava Region, Slovakia
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Červeník (Hungarian: Vágvörösvár) is a village and municipality in Hlohovec District in the Trnava Region of western Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 48.45°N 17.75°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trnava Region |
| District | Hlohovec District |
| First mentioned | 1113 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.93 km2 (3.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 144 m (472 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,720 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 920 42[2] |
| Area code | +421 33[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | HC |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113. The first known name of the village was "Bin", it was changed to "Wereswar" in 1394, in 1661 to "Veresvar", and in 1911 it was Vorosvar (which means "Red Castle" in Hungarian). In 1920 Vorosvar was changed to the "Slovak-like" name Veresvar nad Vahom (Verešvár nad Váhom) and finally, in 1948 to Červeník.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 144 metres (472 ft)[2] and covers an area of 9.93 km2 (3.83 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1433 | 1510 | 1664 | 1720 |
| Difference | +5.37% | +10.19% | +3.36% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1691 | 1720 |
| Difference | +1.71% |
It has a population of 1720 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 1685 people by ethnicity 1615 as Slovak, 71 as Not found out, 7 as Czech, 3 as Serbian, 3 as English, 2 as German, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Italian, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as Other.
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
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 1332 | 79.05% |
| None | 236 | 14.01% |
| Not found out | 69 | 4.09% |
| Evangelical Church | 19 | 1.13% |
| Total | 1685 |
In year 2021 was 1685 people by religion 1332 from Roman Catholic Church, 236 from None, 69 from Not found out, 19 from Evangelical Church, 6 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 6 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from Ad hoc movements, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Other, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality and 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Nitra, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1666-1911 (parish B)
