Nová Ves nad Žitavou
Municipality in Nitra Region, Slovakia
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Nová Ves nad Žitavou (Hungarian: Zsitvaújfalu) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western central Slovakia, in the Nitra Region.[4] The village lies at an elevation of 164 metres (538 ft) and covers an area of 10.173 km2 (3.928 sq mi). It has a population of about 1,270 people, with a distribution of approximately 99% Slovak and 1% Magyar. It was first mentioned in historical records in 1355.[5] Since 1925 the village has a football club.
Nová Ves nad Žitavou
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| Coordinates: 48.28°N 18.33°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Nitra District |
| First mentioned | 1355 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.17 km2 (3.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,398 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 951 51[2] |
| Area code | +421 37[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NR |
| Website | www |
The village has a public library, a gym and a football pitch.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 152 metres (499 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.17 km2 (3.93 sq mi) (2025).[6]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1322 | 1252 | 1350 | 1398 |
| Difference | −5.29% | +7.82% | +3.55% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1392 | 1398 |
| Difference | +0.43% |
It has a population of 1398 people (31 December 2025).[8]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 1338 people by ethnicity 1207 as Slovak, 127 as Not found out, 6 as Czech, 5 as Hungarian, 5 as Other, 2 as Romani, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Russian, 1 as Polish, 1 as German and 1 as Croatian.
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 | 999 | 74.66% |
| None | 198 | 14.8% |
| Not found out | 120 | 8.97% |
| Total | 1338 |
In year 2021 was 1338 people by religion 999 from Roman Catholic Church, 198 from None, 120 from Not found out, 9 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Other, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia.
