Úľany nad Žitavou
Municipality in Nitra Region, Slovakia
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Úľany nad Žitavou (Hungarian: Zsitvafödémes) is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia. It is also known as Fedýmeš nad Žitavou.
Úľany nad Žitavou
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  Úľany nad Žitavou Location of Úľany nad Žitavou in the Nitra Region  Úľany nad Žitavou Location of Úľany nad Žitavou in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48.10°N 18.25°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Nové Zámky District |
| First mentioned | 1284 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.39 km2 (3.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,553 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 942 03[2] |
| Area code | +421 35[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NZ |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1284.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 126 metres (413 ft)[2] and covers an area of 8.39 km2 (3.24 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1504 | 1537 | 1527 | 1553 |
| Difference | +2.19% | −0.65% | +1.70% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Count | 1548 | 1553 |
| Difference | +0.32% |
It has a population of 1553 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 1533 people by ethnicity 1487 as Slovak, 45 as Not found out, 9 as Czech, 5 as Other, 4 as Russian, 4 as Hungarian, 2 as Ukrainian, 2 as Romanian, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Romani, 1 as Polish, 1 as German and 1 as English.
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 | 1292 | 84.28% |
| None | 167 | 10.89% |
| Not found out | 45 | 2.94% |
| Total | 1533 |
In year 2021 was 1533 people by religion 1292 from Roman Catholic Church, 167 from None, 45 from Not found out, 8 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Other and 1 from Apostolic Church.
Facilities
The village has a small public library a gym and football pitch.
