Čechynce (Hungarian: Nyitracsehi) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western central Slovakia, in the Nitra Region.

Čechynce
Nyitracsehi
Čechynce is located in Nitra Region
Čechynce
Čechynce
Location of Čechynce in the Nitra Region
Čechynce is located in Slovakia
Čechynce
Čechynce
Location of Čechynce in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°15′N 18°10′E / 48.25°N 18.17°E / 48.25; 18.17
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra Region
DistrictNitra District
First mentioned1248
Area
 • Total5.86 km2 (2.26 sq mi)
Elevation133 m (436 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total1,265
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
951 07[2]
Area code+421 37[2]
Car plateNR
Websitewww.cechynce.eu

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1248.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 133 metres and covers an area of 5.861 km2. It has a population of about 1030 people.

Ethnicity

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The village is approximately 46% Slovak and 54% Magyar.

Facilities

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The village has a public library and football pitch.

Genealogical resources

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The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1701-1902 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1887-1954 (parish B)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  2. ^ a b c "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
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