The Nitra Region ( sk, Nitriansky

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, ; hu, Nyitrai kerület) is one of the administrative regions of

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. It was first established in 1923 and from 1996 exists in its present borders. It consists of seven districts ( sk,

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) 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

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. It is divided into two sub-units: the

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in the south-west, with eastern part of the

Žitný ostrov Žitný ostrov (Rye Island), also called Veľký Žitný ostrov (Great Rye Island), (german: Große Schüttinsel or Great Schütt Island, hu, Csallóköz) to differentiate it from Malý Žitný ostrov (Small Rye Island) (german: Kleine Schüttins ...

island, and the

Danubian Hills The Danubian Hills (Slovak: ''Podunajská pahorkatina''), also translated as Danubian Upland, is the north-eastern part of the Danubian Lowland in Slovakia often appearing as low rolling hills of prevalently eolic origin. It lies between the D ...

in the north, centre and east. Mountain ranges reaching into the region are:

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in the north-west, where the region's highest point, Veľký Inovec, is located,

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in the north from Nitra,

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in the north-east and Štiavnické vrchy in the east. Major rivers are the

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in the south,

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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 The Trenčín Region ( sk, Trenčiansky kraj, ; cs, Trenčínský kraj; hu, Trencséni kerület) is one of the eight Slovak administrative regions. It consists of 9 districts ('' okresy''). The region was established in 1996: previously it had ...

in the north,

Banská Bystrica Region The Banská Bystrica Region ( sk, Banskobystrický kraj, ; hu, Besztercebányai kerület, ) is one of the eight regions of Slovakia. It is the largest region by area, and has a lower population density than any other region. The Banská Bystric ...

in the east, Hungarian

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in the south-east, Komárom-Esztergom in the south, and Győr-Moson-Sopron county in the south-west and

Trnava Region The Trnava Region ( sk, Trnavský kraj, ; hu, Nagyszombati kerület; german: Tyrnauer Landschaftsverband) is one of the eight Slovak administrative regions. It was established in 1996, before which date most of its districts were parts of Brati ...

in the west.

Demographics

The population density in the region is (2020-06-30/-07-01), which is very similar to the country's average (110 per km²). The largest towns are Nitra, Komárno, Nové Zámky and

Levice Levice (; hu, Léva, Hungarian pronunciation: ; german: Lewenz, literally lionesses) is a town in western Slovakia. The town lies on the left bank of the lower Hron river. The Old Slavic name of the town was ''Leva'', which means "the Left One ...

. According to the 2001 census, there were 713,422 inhabitants in the region, with a majority of

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(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

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and

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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

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and

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. Significant industries are: the food industry, with breweries in

Topoľčany Topoľčany (; sk, Veľké Topoľčany before 1920; hu, Nagytapolcsány) is a town in the Nitra Region of Slovakia. The population is around 25,000 in total. The town's population is nicknamed ''Žochári'' (singl. ''Žochár'') (producers, or o ...

, Nitra and

Hurbanovo Hurbanovo (until 1948 ''Stará Ďala'', hu, Ógyalla, german: Altdala) is a town and large municipality in the Komárno District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia. In 1948, its Slovak name was changed to Hurbanovo, named after Slovak wri ...

, are machinery (fridges in

Zlaté Moravce Zlaté Moravce (; 1776 Morawce, hu, Aranyosmarót, german: Goldmorawitz) is a town in south-western Slovakia. Basic data It is the capital and the biggest town of Zlaté Moravce District. It is approximately 120 km from the Slovak capital B ...

, shipyards in Komárno) and energy (

Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant The Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant ( sk, Atómové elektrárne Mochovce, abbr. EMO) is a nuclear power plant located between the towns of Nitra and Levice, on the site of the former village of Mochovce, Slovakia. Two up-rated 470 MW (originally 440 ...

Politics

Current governor of Banská Bystrica region is

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( Smer-SD). He won with 34,1 %. In election 2017 was elected also regional parliament :

2017 elections

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

2013 elections

In governor's elections won Milan Belica ( Smer–SD) over centre-right candidate Tomáš Galbavý ( SDKÚ–DS), who was supported by

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, OKS,

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2009 elections

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

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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

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( DS, SDKÚ).

2001 elections

In governor's elections won Milan Belica, who was supported by HZDS,

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, SDĽ and Centre party. His rival in second round of elections was

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( SMK-MKP).

Administrative division

The Nitra Region consists of 7 districts. There are 350 municipalities, of which 16 are towns.

References

External links

Nitriansky samosprávny kraj
Official website {{Authority control Regions of Slovakia 1923 establishments in Slovakia