Chvojnica, Prievidza District
Municipality in Trenčín Region, Slovakia
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Chvojnica (Hungarian: Nyitrafenyves) is a village and municipality in Prievidza District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 48°52′45″N 18°33′40″E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trenčín Region |
| District | Prievidza District |
| First mentioned | 1614 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.30 km2 (3.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 484 m (1,588 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 224 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 972 14[2] |
| Area code | +421 46[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PD |
| Website | chvojnica |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1614.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 484 metres (1,588 ft)[2] and covers an area of 9.30 km2 (3.59 sq mi) (2025).[4]
See also
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 203 | 232 | 260 | 224 |
| Difference | +14.28% | +12.06% | −13.84% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 224 | 224 |
| Difference | −1.42% |
It has a population of 224 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 242 people by ethnicity 232 as Slovak, 5 as Romani, 5 as Not found out, 5 as Hungarian, 2 as Czech 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 | 121 | 50% |
| None | 113 | 46.69% |
| Not found out | 3 | 1.24% |
| Total | 242 |
In year 2021 was 242 people by religion 121 from Roman Catholic Church, 113 from None, 3 from Not found out, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 1 from United Methodist Church.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1679-1903 (parish B)
