Bánov, Slovakia
Village and municipality in Slovakia
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Bánov (Hungarian: Bánkeszi) is a municipality and village in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
Bánov
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| Coordinates: 48.05°N 18.20°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Nové Zámky District |
| First mentioned | 1113 |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.76 km2 (7.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 121 m (397 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 3,515 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 941 01[2] |
| Area code | +421 35[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NZ |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 121 metres (397 ft)[2] and covers an area of 19.76 km2 (7.63 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 3760 | 3745 | 3726 | 3515 |
| Difference | −0.39% | −0.50% | −5.66% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 3548 | 3515 |
| Difference | −0.93% |
It has a population of 3515 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 3697 people by ethnicity 3433 as Slovak, 216 as Not found out, 49 as Hungarian, 19 as Other, 17 as Czech, 5 as Romani, 4 as Greek, 3 as Russian, 1 as Irish, 1 as Italian, 1 as Serbian, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Romanian, 1 as Polish, 1 as German and 1 as Croatian.
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 | 2643 | 71.49% |
| None | 730 | 19.75% |
| Not found out | 224 | 6.06% |
| Total | 3697 |
In year 2021 was 3697 people by religion 2643 from Roman Catholic Church, 730 from None, 224 from Not found out, 22 from Evangelical Church, 20 from Greek Catholic Church, 16 from Ad hoc movements, 11 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 7 from Apostolic Church, 4 from Other, 3 from Calvinist Church, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 3 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 3 from Hinduism, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Buddhism and 1 from Jewish community.
