Nimnica
Municipality in Trenčín Region, Slovakia
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Nimnica (Hungarian: Nemőc) is a spa village and municipality in Púchov District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia. It is located between the towns of Púchov and Považská Bystrica.
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| Coordinates: 49.13°N 18.35°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trenčín Region |
| District | Púchov District |
| First mentioned | 1408 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.35 km2 (2.84 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 266 m (873 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 718 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 207 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 42[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PU |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1408.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 266 metres (873 ft)[2] and covers an area of 7.35 km2 (2.84 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
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| Count | 646 | 672 | 705 | 718 |
| Difference | +4.02% | +4.91% | +1.84% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 732 | 718 |
| Difference | −1.91% |
It has a population of 718 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 716 people by ethnicity 698 as Slovak, 16 as Not found out, 7 as Czech, 3 as Italian, 3 as Other, 2 as Romani, 1 as Irish, 1 as Rusyn and 1 as German.
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 | 433 | 60.47% |
| None | 130 | 18.16% |
| Evangelical Church | 126 | 17.6% |
| Not found out | 13 | 1.82% |
| Total | 716 |
In year 2021 was 716 people by religion 433 from Roman Catholic Church, 130 from None, 126 from Evangelical Church, 13 from Not found out, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Islam, 1 from Other, 1 from Hinduism, 1 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Culture
It is mostly known for its spa, which opened in 1959, following a discovery of a strong spring during the construction of a local dam.
