Salka
Ipolyszalka | |
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 Flag | |
| Coordinates: 47°53′N 18°46′E / 47.88°N 18.77°E / 47.88; 18.77 | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Nitra Region |
| District | Nové Zámky District |
| First mentioned | 1156 |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.25 km2 (10.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 994 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 943 613 |
| Area code | +421 363 |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NZ |
| Website | www |
Salka (Hungarian: Ipolyszalka) is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1156.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 110 metres (360 ft)3 and covers an area of 26.25 km2 (10.14 sq mi) (2025).4
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1112 | 1052 | 1004 | 994 |
| Difference | −5.39% | −4.56% | −0.99% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 983 | 994 |
| Difference | +1.11% |
It has a population of 994 people (31 December 2025).6
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 865 | 88.8% |
| Slovak | 100 | 10.26% |
| Not found out | 69 | 7.08% |
| Total | 974 |
In year 2021 was 974 people by ethnicity 865 as Hungarian, 100 as Slovak, 69 as Not found out, 8 as Czech, 1 as Russian and 1 as German.
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 | 795 | 81.62% |
| Not found out | 75 | 7.7% |
| None | 65 | 6.67% |
| Calvinist Church | 17 | 1.75% |
| Total | 974 |
In year 2021 was 974 people by religion 795 from Roman Catholic Church, 75 from Not found out, 65 from None, 17 from Calvinist Church, 9 from Greek Catholic Church, 5 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses and 1 from Other.
Facilities
The village has a small public library, a gym and a football pitch.
References
References
- "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.