Kostolná Ves
Municipality in Trenčín Region, Slovakia
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Kostolná Ves (Hungarian: Kisegyházas) is a village and municipality in Prievidza District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 48.80°N 18.49°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trenčín Region |
| District | Prievidza District |
| First mentioned | 1332 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.75 km2 (1.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 358 m (1,175 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 495 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 972 26[2] |
| Area code | +421 46[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PD |
| Website | kostolnaves |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1332.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 358 metres (1,175 ft)[2] and covers an area of 3.75 km2 (1.45 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 454 | 464 | 449 | 495 |
| Difference | +2.20% | −3.23% | +10.24% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 499 | 495 |
| Difference | −0.80% |
It has a population of 495 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 510 people by ethnicity 495 as Slovak, 11 as Not found out, 8 as Czech, 1 as Russian and 1 as Canadian.
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 | 336 | 65.88% |
| None | 146 | 28.63% |
| Not found out | 13 | 2.55% |
| Total | 510 |
In year 2021 was 510 people by religion 336 from Roman Catholic Church, 146 from None, 13 from Not found out, 4 from Calvinist Church, 3 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Other, 1 from Hinduism, 1 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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): 1790-1909 (parish A)
