Žemberovce
Municipality in Nitra Region, Slovakia
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Žemberovce (Hungarian: Zsember) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.
Žemberovce
Zsember | |
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Panorama of Žemberovce | |
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| Coordinates: 48.27°N 18.75°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Levice District |
| First mentioned | 1256 |
| Area | |
• Total | 29.51 km2 (11.39 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 221 m (725 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,234 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 935 02[2] |
| Area code | +421 36[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | LV |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1256.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 221 metres (725 ft)[2] and covers an area of 29.51 km2 (11.39 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1300 | 1233 | 1266 | 1234 |
| Difference | −5.15% | +2.67% | −2.52% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1235 | 1234 |
| Difference | −0.08% |
It has a population of 1234 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 1229 people by ethnicity 1142 as Slovak, 62 as Not found out, 16 as Hungarian, 7 as Ukrainian, 6 as Czech, 4 as Russian, 4 as Other, 2 as Romani, 1 as Rusyn 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 | 631 | 51.34% |
| None | 255 | 20.75% |
| Evangelical Church | 240 | 19.53% |
| Not found out | 62 | 5.04% |
| Total | 1229 |
In year 2021 was 1229 people by religion 631 from Roman Catholic Church, 255 from None, 240 from Evangelical Church, 62 from Not found out, 9 from Ad hoc movements, 7 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 7 from Greek Catholic Church, 6 from Calvinist Church, 6 from Other, 3 from Church of the Brethren, 2 from Islam and 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church.
Facilities
The village has a public library, football pitch and a gym.
