Dlhá nad Váhom
Municipality in Nitra Region, Slovakia
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Dlhá nad Váhom (Hungarian: Vághosszúfalu) is a village and municipality in Šaľa District, in the Nitra Region of southwest Slovakia.
Dlhá nad Váhom
Vághosszúfalu | |
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Church of Holy Trinity | |
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  Dlhá nad Váhom Location of Dlhá nad Váhom in the Nitra Region  Dlhá nad Váhom Location of Dlhá nad Váhom in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48.17°N 17.86°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Šaľa District |
| First mentioned | 1113 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mgr. Bálint Mészáros |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.06 km2 (3.50 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 115 m (377 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 922 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 927 05[2] |
| Area code | +421 31[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SA |
| Website | dlhanadvahom |
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 115 metres (377 ft)[2] and covers an area of 9.06 km2 (3.50 sq mi) (2025).[4]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113. After the Austro-Hungarian army disintegrated in November 1918, Czechoslovak troops occupied the area, later acknowledged internationally by the Treaty of Trianon. Between 1938 and 1945 Dlhá nad Váhom once more became part of Miklós Horthy's Hungary through the First Vienna Award. From 1945 until the Velvet Divorce, it was part of Czechoslovakia. Since then it has been part of Slovakia.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 887 | 897 | 863 | 922 |
| Difference | +1.12% | −3.79% | +6.83% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 925 | 922 |
| Difference | −0.32% |
It has a population of 922 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 913 people by ethnicity 488 as Hungarian, 431 as Slovak, 24 as Not found out, 7 as Czech, 4 as Other, 3 as German, 2 as Jewish, 2 as Italian and 2 as Rusyn.
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 | 640 | 70.1% |
| None | 203 | 22.23% |
| Not found out | 18 | 1.97% |
| Calvinist Church | 13 | 1.42% |
| Evangelical Church | 11 | 1.2% |
| Total | 913 |
In year 2021 was 913 people by religion 640 from Roman Catholic Church, 203 from None, 18 from Not found out, 13 from Calvinist Church, 11 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 4 from Other, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 3 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 3 from United Methodist Church, 2 from Jewish community, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Facilities
The village has a public library and a football pitch.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bratislava, Nitra, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1693-1890 (parish A)
