Malinová, Slovakia
Municipality in Trenčín Region, Slovakia
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Malinová (German: Zeche; Hungarian: Csék) is a village and municipality in Prievidza District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia. It lies about 15 km north of the town of Prievidza. The village belonged to the German language island Hauerland. The German population was expelled in 1944.
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| Coordinates: 48°51′00″N 18°37′00″E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trenčín Region |
| District | Prievidza District |
| First mentioned | 1339 |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.08 km2 (5.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 342 m (1,122 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 998 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 972 13[2] |
| Area code | +421 46[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PD |
| Website | www |
Evolution of the village name
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1339.
Timeline
- 1339 Foundation
- 1431 Church badly damaged by the Hussites
- 1612 First evidence of gold washing
- 1642-08-08 Charter of Count Paul Pálffy ("Wasserverbot")
- 1726 The office of the town judge is sold to the landlord
- 1788 The gothic church is built, the town becomes an independent parish
- 1822 The Trinity is built
- 1846/1847 Rectory and school are rebuilt
- 1806, 1840, 1663 Serious fires
- 1869 Building of St. Mary's chapel
- 1870 The church is closed due to danger of collapse
Geography
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 831 | 889 | 917 | 998 |
| Difference | +6.97% | +3.14% | +8.83% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1011 | 998 |
| Difference | −1.28% |
It has a population of 998 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 972 people by ethnicity 943 as Slovak, 30 as German, 12 as Not found out, 4 as Czech, 3 as Other, 2 as Romani, 1 as Russian and 1 as Hungarian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| None | 468 | 48.15% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 451 | 46.4% |
| Not found out | 16 | 1.65% |
| Christian Congregations in Slovakia | 10 | 1.03% |
| Evangelical Church | 10 | 1.03% |
| Total | 972 |
In year 2021 was 972 people by religion 468 from None, 451 from Roman Catholic Church, 16 from Not found out, 10 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 10 from Evangelical Church, 7 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Other, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Jewish community and 1 from Calvinist Church.
Places of interest
Books
- Schlenker, M. (1986). Von Heimat zu Heimat. Stuttgart: Hilfsbund der Karpatendeutschen Katholiken.
