Svätý Peter
Municipality in Slovakia
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Svätý Peter (Hungarian: Szentpéter or Komáromszentpéter) is a village and municipality in the Komárno District in the Nitra Region of southwest Slovakia.
Svätý Peter
Szentpéter | |
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Church of Saint Martin | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Svätý Peter Location of Svätý Peter in the Nitra Region  Svätý Peter Location of Svätý Peter in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 47.85°N 18.26°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Komárno District |
| First mentioned | 1332 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | József Jobbágy (MOST-HÍD) |
| Area | |
• Total | 34.32 km2 (13.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 138 m (453 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,693 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 946 57[2] |
| Area code | +421 35[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KN |
| Website | www |
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 138 metres (453 ft)[2] and covers an area of 34.32 km2 (13.25 sq mi) (2025).[1]
History
In the 9th century, the territory of Svätý Peter became part of the Kingdom of Hungary. In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1332. After the Austro-Hungarian army disintegrated in November 1918, Czechoslovak troops occupied the area, later acknowledged internationally by the Treaty of Trianon. Between 1938 and 1945 Svätý Peter once more became part of Miklós Horthy's Hungary through the First Vienna Award. From 1945 until the Velvet Divorce, it was part of Czechoslovakia. Since then it has been part of Slovakia.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 2647 | 2613 | 2740 | 2693 |
| Difference | −1.28% | +4.86% | −1.71% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2700 | 2693 |
| Difference | −0.25% |
It has a population of 2693 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 2735 people by ethnicity 1848 as Hungarian, 858 as Slovak, 171 as Not found out, 13 as Romani, 5 as Czech, 3 as Other, 2 as Russian, 2 as Romanian, 1 as Moravian and 1 as Bulgarian.
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 | 1771 | 64.75% |
| None | 333 | 12.18% |
| Calvinist Church | 264 | 9.65% |
| Not found out | 138 | 5.05% |
| Evangelical Church | 130 | 4.75% |
| Total | 2735 |
In year 2021 was 2735 people by religion 1771 from Roman Catholic Church, 333 from None, 264 from Calvinist Church, 138 from Not found out, 130 from Evangelical Church, 27 from Baptists Church, 26 from Greek Catholic Church, 11 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 11 from Apostolic Church, 9 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 6 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Old Catholic Church, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Other.
Facilities
The village has a public library, a gym and a football pitch.
