Kapince
Municipality in Nitra Region, Slovakia
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Kapince (Hungarian: Káp) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western central Slovakia, in the Nitra Region.[4]
Kapince
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| Coordinates: 48.45°N 17.98°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Nitra District |
| First mentioned | 1261 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.83 km2 (2.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 169 m (554 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 169 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 951 24[2] |
| Area code | +421 37[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NR |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1261.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 169 metres (554 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.83 km2 (2.25 sq mi) (2025).[5]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 187 | 196 | 177 | 169 |
| Difference | +4.81% | −9.69% | −4.51% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 172 | 169 |
| Difference | −1.74% |
It has a population of 169 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 184 people by ethnicity 182 as Slovak, 2 as Hungarian, 1 as Rusyn 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 | 134 | 72.83% |
| None | 40 | 21.74% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 3 | 1.63% |
| Evangelical Church | 3 | 1.63% |
| Total | 184 |
In year 2021 was 184 people by religion 134 from Roman Catholic Church, 40 from None, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Not found out, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Greek Catholic Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Facilities
The village has a public library and football pitch.
