Jacovce
Municipality in Slovakia
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Jacovce (Hungarian: Jác) is a municipality in the Topoľčany District of the Nitra Region, Slovakia.[4] In 2011 it had 1770 inhabitants.[5] Jacovce is a birthplace of Slovak ice-hockey star Miro Šatan.[6]
Jacovce
Jác | |
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Municipal office | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Jacovce Location of Jacovce in the Nitra Region  Jacovce Location of Jacovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48.58°N 18.15°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Topoľčany District |
| First mentioned | 1255 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.06 km2 (3.88 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,756 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 956 21[2] |
| Area code | +421 38[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | TO |
| Website | www |
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 193 metres (633 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.06 km2 (3.88 sq mi) (2025).[7]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1809 | 1814 | 1755 | 1756 |
| Difference | +0.27% | −3.25% | +0.05% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1770 | 1756 |
| Difference | −0.79% |
It has a population of 1756 people (31 December 2025).[9]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 1805 people by ethnicity 1745 as Slovak, 45 as Not found out, 13 as Other, 12 as Czech, 5 as Russian, 3 as Ukrainian, 3 as Hungarian, 2 as German, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Irish, 1 as Italian, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Austrian and 1 as Albanian.
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 | 1408 | 78.01% |
| None | 256 | 14.18% |
| Not found out | 68 | 3.77% |
| Evangelical Church | 30 | 1.66% |
| Total | 1805 |
In year 2021 was 1805 people by religion 1408 from Roman Catholic Church, 256 from None, 68 from Not found out, 30 from Evangelical Church, 9 from Apostolic Church, 7 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Islam, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 2 from Other, 2 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Hinduism and 1 from Baptists Church.
Notable people
- Ladislav Jurkemik, football player and manager
