Hronské Kľačany
Village and municipality in Slovakia
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Hronské Kľačany (Hungarian: Garamkelecsény) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.
Hronské Kľačany
Garamkelecsény | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Hronské Kľačany Location of Hronské Kľačany in the Nitra Region  Hronské Kľačany Location of Hronské Kľačany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48.23°N 18.57°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Levice District |
| First mentioned | 1275 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.88 km2 (3.04 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 164 m (538 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,398 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 935 26[2] |
| Area code | +421 36[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | LV |
| Website | www |
Etymology
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1275.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 164 metres (538 ft)[2] and covers an area of 7.88 km2 (3.04 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1488 | 1448 | 1430 | 1398 |
| Difference | −2.68% | −1.24% | −2.23% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1400 | 1398 |
| Difference | −0.14% |
It has a population of 1398 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 1401 people by ethnicity 1338 as Slovak, 49 as Not found out, 8 as Hungarian, 8 as Other, 4 as Czech, 3 as Polish and 2 as Russian.
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 | 1111 | 79.3% |
| None | 199 | 14.2% |
| Not found out | 52 | 3.71% |
| Evangelical Church | 16 | 1.14% |
| Total | 1401 |
In year 2021 was 1401 people by religion 1111 from Roman Catholic Church, 199 from None, 52 from Not found out, 16 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Other, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Islam, 1 from New Apostolic Church and 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia.
Facilities
The village has a public library, a gym 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): 1709-1896 (parish B)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1697-1825 (parish B)
