Hostie
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Hostie
Keresztúr | |
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  Hostie Location of Hostie in the Nitra Region  Hostie Location of Hostie in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°27′N 18°26′E / 48.45°N 18.44°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Zlaté Moravce District |
| First mentioned | 1332 |
| Area | |
• Total | 28.16 km2 (10.87 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 248 m (814 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,164 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 951 94[2] |
| Area code | +421 37[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZM |
| Website | www |
Hostie (Hungarian: Keresztúr) is a village and municipality in the Zlaté Moravce District of the Nitra Region, in western-central Slovakia.
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1332.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 248 metres (814 ft)[2] and covers an area of 28.16 km2 (10.87 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1225 | 1226 | 1243 | 1164 |
| Difference | +0.08% | +1.38% | −6.35% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1186 | 1164 |
| Difference | −1.85% |
It has a population of 1164 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1181 | 97.68% |
| Not found out | 21 | 1.73% |
| Total | 1209 |
In year 2021 was 1209 people by ethnicity 1181 as Slovak, 21 as Not found out, 9 as Czech, 6 as Other, 4 as Polish, 2 as Russian, 1 as Austrian, 1 as Moravian and 1 as Hungarian.
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 | 1004 | 83.04% |
| None | 170 | 14.06% |
| Not found out | 19 | 1.57% |
| Total | 1209 |
In year 2021 was 1209 people by religion 1004 from Roman Catholic Church, 170 from None, 19 from Not found out, 9 from Ad hoc movements, 4 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 1 from United Methodist Church.
Facilities
The village has a small public library a gym and 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): 1762-1895 (parish B)
