Pečeňady
Municipality in Trnava Region, Slovakia
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Pečeňady (Hungarian: Besenyőpetőfalva, until 1899 Petőfalu) is a village and municipality in Piešťany District in the Trnava Region of western Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 48.48°N 17.72°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trnava Region |
| District | Piešťany District |
| First mentioned | 1113 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.57 km2 (3.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 154 m (505 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 569 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 922 07[2] |
| Area code | +421 33[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PN |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 154 metres (505 ft)[2] and covers an area of 8.57 km2 (3.31 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 526 | 478 | 541 | 569 |
| Difference | −9.12% | +13.17% | +5.17% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 564 | 569 |
| Difference | +0.88% |
It has a population of 569 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 565 people by ethnicity 548 as Slovak, 16 as Not found out, 3 as Polish, 2 as Other, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Irish, 1 as Russian and 1 as French.
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 | 471 | 83.36% |
| None | 67 | 11.86% |
| Not found out | 17 | 3.01% |
| Total | 565 |
In year 2021 was 565 people by religion 471 from Roman Catholic Church, 67 from None, 17 from Not found out, 4 from Other, 3 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Greek Catholic Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Famous people
- Anton Kolarovič (*1894 – † 1977), SDB, Roman Catholic priest end religious prisoner (sentenced to 5 years in prison).[10]
