Nitra Region
Nitriansky kraj
Region
From the top to bottom-left; Panoramic view of Nitra, Komárno, Arborétum Mlyňany, Levice District Topoľčany
Flag of Nitra Region
Flag
Coat of arms of Nitra Region
Coat of arms
Nitra Region
Nitra Region
Country Slovakia
CapitalNitra
Government
 • BodyCounty Council of Nitra Region
 • GovernorBranislav Becík
Area
 • Total6,343.94 km2 (2,449.41 sq mi)
Highest elevation
943 m (3,094 ft)
Population
 (2011 census)
 • Total689,867
 • Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
GDP
[1]
 • Total€8.801 billion (2016)
 • Per capita€12,925 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeSK-NI
Websitewww.unsk.sk

The Nitra Region (Slovak: Nitriansky kraj, pronounced [ˈɲitrɪɐnski ˈkraj]; Hungarian: Nyitrai kerület) is one of the administrative regions of Slovakia. It was first established in 1923 and from 1996 exists in its present borders. It consists of seven districts (okres) and 354 municipalities, from which 16 have a town status. The economy of the region focuses more on agriculture, than in other Slovak regions. Nitra is its seat, largest city, and cultural and economic center.

Geography

This region with a long history is situated in the southwest of Slovakia, mostly in the eastern part of the Danubian Lowland. It is divided into two sub-units: the Danubian Flat in the south-west, with eastern part of the Žitný ostrov island, and the Danubian Hills in the north, centre and east. Mountain ranges reaching into the region are: Považský Inovec in the north-west, where the region's highest point, Veľký Inovec, is located, Tribeč in the north from Nitra, Pohronský Inovec in the north-east and Štiavnické vrchy in the east. Major rivers are the Danube in the south, Váh in the south-west, Nitra in the western-central part, Hron in the east and Ipeľ in the south-east. As for administrative divisions, the region borders Trenčín Region in the north, Banská Bystrica Region in the east, Hungarian Pest in the south-east, Komárom-Esztergom in the south, and Győr-Moson-Sopron county in the south-west and Trnava Region in the west.

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1980708,634—    
1991716,846+1.2%
2001713,422−0.5%
2011689,867−3.3%
2021677,900−1.7%
Source:[2]

The population density in the region is 106/km2 (270/sq mi) (2020-06-30/-07-01),[3] which is very similar to the country's average (110 per km2). The largest towns are Nitra, Komárno, Nové Zámky and Levice. According to the 2001 census, there were 713,422 inhabitants in the region, with a majority of Slovaks (68.3%), but there is a numerous Hungarian minority (27.6%) in the southern districts, forming a majority in the Komárno District (72%) and there are small minorities of Czechs and Roma (<1%).[4]

Economy and climate

The city of Nitra is also the centre of whole region. The region - which is the warmest in Slovakia - reaches a high production of wheat, rye and vegetables. Significant industries are: the food industry, with breweries in Topoľčany, Nitra and Hurbanovo, are machinery (fridges in Zlaté Moravce, shipyards in Komárno) and energy (Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant).

Politics

Current governor of Banská Bystrica region is Milan Belica (Smer-SD). He won with 34,1 %. In election 2017 was elected also regional parliament :

County Council of Nitra region
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
HousesCounty Council
Leadership
Governor
Branislav Becík, Voice
Structure
Seats54
Political groups
  Alliance (18)
  Centre-right group[5] (14)
  Independent group (11)
  Direction/National Party (6)
  Voice/We Are Family (5)
Elections
Last election
29 October 2022
Meeting place
Nitra
Website
Council of Nitra region

2017 elections

In governor's elections won Milan Belica (Smer–SD) over many another candidates.

Political party Seats won +/- Percentage Electoral leader [6]
Coalition led by Smer–SD[7] 17 Decrease 4 31,48 % Jozef Dvonč
Independents 15 Increase 11 27,77 % Peter Oremus
SMK-MKP 11 Decrease 3 20,37 % Miklós Viola
Centre-right coalition[8] 10 Decrease 4 18,51 % Ján Greššo
ĽSNS 1 Increase 1 1,85 % Milan Uhrík

2013 elections

In governor's elections won Milan Belica (Smer–SD) over centre-right candidate Tomáš Galbavý (SDKÚ–DS), who was supported by SaS, OKS, NOVA, Most–Híd, SMK-MKP.

Parties and coalitions  % Seats +/-
Social Democrats 35.19 19 Increase 4
Christian Democrats 24.07 13 Increase 6
Smer–SD, KDH 59.26 32 Increase 10
SMK–MKP 25.93 14 Increase 1
SMK–MKP 25.93 14 Increase 1
Independets 7.41 4 Increase 1
Independets 7.41 4 Increase 1
SDKÚ–DS 1.85 1 Decrease 8
Most–Híd 1.85 1 Increase 1
NOVA 1.85 1 Increase 1
SDKÚ–DS, OKS, SaS, NOVA, Most–Híd 5.55 3 Decrease 6
Nationalists 1.85 1 Increase 1
SNS 1.85 1 Increase 1

2009 elections

In governor's elections won Milan Belica (Smer–SD), who was supported by SDKÚ–DS and KDH.

Political party Seats won +/- Percentage Electoral leader
Smer–SD[9] 15 Increase 4 27,78 % Jozef Dvonč
SMK-MKP 13 Decrease 4 24,07 % Arpád Horváth
SDKÚ–DS[10] 9 Increase 4 16,67 % Tibor Tóth
KDH[11] 7 Steady 0 12,96 % Ján Vančo
ĽS–HZDS[12] 7 Decrease 3 12,96 % Lýdia Forrová
Independents 3 Increase 3 5,56 % Anton Marek

2005 elections

In governor's elections won Milan Belica, who was supported by ASV, KSS, ĽB, ĽS–HZDS, PSNS, ZSNS. His rival in second round of elections was Ján Greššo (DS, SDKÚ).

Political party Seats won +/- Percentage Electoral leader
SMK-MKP 17 Decrease 14 32,69 % László Fekete
Smer–SD[13] 11 Decrease 9 21,15 % Juraj Horváth
ĽS–HZDS[14] 10 Decrease 10 19,23 % Jozef Hasilla
KDH[15] 7 Increase 7 13,46 % Ján Vančo
SDKÚ[16] 5 Increase 5 9,62 % Tibor Tóth
SNS[17] 1 Increase 1 1,92 % Igor Varga
HZD 1 Increase 1 1,92 % Albert Hačko

2001 elections

In governor's elections won Milan Belica, who was supported by HZDS, SOP, SDĽ and Centre party. His rival in second round of elections was Miklós Fehér (SMK-MKP).

Political party Seats won Percentage Electoral leader
SMK-MKP 31 59,62 % Tibor Bastrnák
Centre-left coalition[18] 20 38,46 % Jozef Dvonč
SNS 1 1,92 % Peter Lisý

Administrative divisions

The Nitra Region consists of 7 districts. There are 354 municipalities, of which 16 are towns.

Places of interest

See also

References

  1. ↑ Regions and Cities > Regional Statistics > Regional Economy > Regional GDP per Capita, OECD.Stats. Accessed on 16 November 2018.
  2. ↑ "SLOVAKIA: Regions and Major Cities". Citypopulation. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  3. ↑ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  4. ↑ POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS 2001 - Tab. 3a
  5. ↑ SaS, Together, Chance, ODS, DS, KDH, OKS, ZĽ, TKN
  6. ↑ The highest number of votes in preferential voting.
  7. ↑ Smer–SD, SNS, Most–Híd
  8. ↑ SaS, OKS, OĽaNO, NOVA, KDH, Šanca, ZZ–DÚ
  9. ↑ Candidated as coalition with KDH, SDKÚ–DS, ĽS–HZDS.
  10. ↑ Candidated as coalition with KDH, Smer–SD, ĽS–HZDS.
  11. ↑ Candidated as coalition with Smer–SD, SDKÚ–DS, ĽS–HZDS.
  12. ↑ Candidated as coalition with KDH, Smer–SD, SDKÚ–DS.
  13. ↑ Candidated as coalition with KDH, SDKÚ, ĽS–HZDS, SNS.
  14. ↑ Candidated as coalition with KDH, Smer–SD, SDKÚ, SNS.
  15. ↑ Candidated as coalition with Smer–SD, SDKÚ, ĽS–HZDS, SNS.
  16. ↑ Candidated as coalition with KDH, Smer–SD, ĽS–HZDS, SNS.
  17. ↑ Candidated as coalition with KDH, SDKÚ, ĽS–HZDS.
  18. ↑ HZDS, SOP, SDĽ, Smer–SD, Centre party
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