Hrkovce
Municipality of Slovakia
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Hrkovce (Hungarian: Gyerk) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia. Following the 2022 elections, the mayor is Róbert Magyar, an independent candidate.[4]
Hrkovce
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  Hrkovce Location of Hrkovce in the Nitra Region  Hrkovce Location of Hrkovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48.08°N 18.92°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Levice District |
| First mentioned | 1156 |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.00 km2 (0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 271 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 936 01[2] |
| Area code | +421 36[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | LV |
| Website | www |
History
The village was first mentioned in historical records in 1156.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 126 metres (413 ft)[2] and covers an area of 0.00 km2 (0 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 0 | 313 | 273 | 271 |
| Difference | – | −12.77% | −0.73% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 280 | 271 |
| Difference | −3.21% |
It has a population of 271 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 291 people by ethnicity 154 as Slovak, 146 as Hungarian, 8 as Not found out, 3 as Czech and 1 as English.
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 | 216 | 74.23% |
| None | 52 | 17.87% |
| Evangelical Church | 10 | 3.44% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 6 | 2.06% |
| Not found out | 3 | 1.03% |
| Total | 291 |
In year 2021 was 291 people by religion 216 from Roman Catholic Church, 52 from None, 10 from Evangelical Church, 6 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Not found out, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 1 from Other.
Facilities
The village has a public library.
