Nižné Nemecké
Nižné Nemecké
Alsónémeti | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
  Nižné Nemecké Location of Nižné Nemecké in the Košice Region  Nižné Nemecké Location of Nižné Nemecké in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°39′N 22°15′E / 48.65°N 22.25°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Sobrance District |
| First mentioned | 1353 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Milan Husár (SNS) |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.24 km2 (2.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 115 m (377 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 308 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 725 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 56[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SO |
| Website | www |
Nižné Nemecké (Hungarian: Alsónémeti) is a village and municipality in the Sobrance District in the Košice Region of east Slovakia. The name of the village literally means "Germans of the lower" e.g. German women/things living/positioned in a lower area/village, where Germans is an adjective in the feminine or neuter gender.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1353. During the Slovak-Hungarian War this village was a target of shelling and bombing by Hungarian forces.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 115 metres (377 ft)[3] and covers an area of 7.24 km2 (2.80 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 338 | 334 | 327 | 308 |
| Difference | −1.18% | −2.09% | −5.81% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 311 | 308 |
| Difference | −0.96% |
It has a population of 308 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 313 | 95.13% |
| Not found out | 10 | 3.03% |
| Czech | 7 | 2.12% |
| Rusyn | 7 | 2.12% |
| Total | 329 |
In year 2021 was 329 people by ethnicity 313 as Slovak, 10 as Not found out, 7 as Czech, 7 as Rusyn, 3 as Other, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as Hungarian.
Note on population: The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 222 | 67.48% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 62 | 18.84% |
| Calvinist Church | 14 | 4.26% |
| None | 14 | 4.26% |
| Not found out | 10 | 3.04% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 5 | 1.52% |
| Total | 329 |
In year 2021 was 329 people by religion 222 from Roman Catholic Church, 62 from Greek Catholic Church, 14 from Calvinist Church, 14 from None, 10 from Not found out, 5 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia and 1 from Evangelical Church.
Culture
The village has a library and a soccer pitch.
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
