Hontianska Vrbica
Village and municipality in Slovakia
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Hontianska Vrbica (Hungarian: Hontfüzesgyarmat) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.
Hontianska Vrbica
Hontfüzesgyarmat | |
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Church in Hontianska Vrbica | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Hontianska Vrbica Location of Hontianska Vrbica in the Nitra Region  Hontianska Vrbica Location of Hontianska Vrbica in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48.13°N 18.72°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Levice District |
| First mentioned | 1272 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ondrej Labant |
| Area | |
• Total | 23.85 km2 (9.21 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 159 m (522 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 583 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 935 55[2] |
| Area code | +421 36[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | LV |
| Website | manuel |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1272.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 159 metres (522 ft)[2] and covers an area of 23.85 km2 (9.21 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 573 | 566 | 570 | 583 |
| Difference | −1.22% | +0.70% | +2.28% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 584 | 583 |
| Difference | −0.17% |
It has a population of 583 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 611 people by ethnicity 427 as Slovak, 167 as Hungarian, 32 as Not found out, 5 as Czech, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Rusyn and 1 as Polish.
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 | 228 | 37.32% |
| None | 172 | 28.15% |
| Calvinist Church | 85 | 13.91% |
| Evangelical Church | 78 | 12.77% |
| Not found out | 37 | 6.06% |
| Total | 611 |
In year 2021 was 611 people by religion 228 from Roman Catholic Church, 172 from None, 85 from Calvinist Church, 78 from Evangelical Church, 37 from Not found out, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Hinduism, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Other and 1 from United Methodist Church.
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 Nitra, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1796-1897 (parish A)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1784-1895 (parish A)
