Čierne Kľačany
Municipality in Nitra Region, Slovakia
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Čierne Kľačany (Hungarian: Feketekelecsény) is a village and municipality in Zlaté Moravce District of the Nitra Region, of Slovakia. It is best known for the archeological find of the Pyxis of Čierne Kľačany.
Čierne Kľačany
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| Coordinates: 48.38°N 18.40°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Zlaté Moravce District |
| First mentioned | 1209 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.97 km2 (4.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 224 m (735 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,135 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 953 05[2] |
| Area code | +421 37[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | ZM |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1209.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 224 metres (735 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.97 km2 (4.24 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1130 | 1126 | 1128 | 1135 |
| Difference | −0.35% | +0.17% | +0.62% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1158 | 1135 |
| Difference | −1.98% |
It has a population of 1135 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 1168 people by ethnicity 1148 as Slovak, 13 as Not found out, 7 as Czech, 6 as Hungarian, 2 as Other, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Romani, 1 as Rusyn and 1 as Russian.
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 | 1030 | 88.18% |
| None | 95 | 8.13% |
| Not found out | 18 | 1.54% |
| Total | 1168 |
In year 2021 was 1168 people by religion 1030 from Roman Catholic Church, 95 from None, 18 from Not found out, 8 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Other, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Facilities
The village has a small public library and football pitch.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1716-1896 (parish B)