The Nitra Region (, ; ) 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 () and 354 municipalities, of 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.
Population
It has a population of people (31 December ). The population density in the region is (), which is very similar to the country's average (110 per km2). The largest towns are Nitra, Komárno, Nové Zámky and Levice.
Ethnicity
Religion
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:
Nitra Region is known to be a strong hold of Hungarian Parties such as SMK/MKP.
2017 elections
In governor's elections won Milan Belica (Smer–SD) over many another candidates. Political party Seats won +/- Percentage Electoral leader The highest number of votes in preferential voting.Coalition led by Smer–SDSmer–SD, SNS, Most–Híd17 431,48 %Jozef DvončIndependents15 1127,77 %Peter OremusSMK-MKP11 320,37 %Miklós Viola Centre-right coalitionSaS, OKS, OĽaNO, NOVA, KDH, Šanca, ZZ–DÚ10 418,51 %Ján GreššoĽSNS1 11,85 %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.
| colspan="6" | |- |- style="background-color:#C0DBFC; text-align:center;" ! colspan="3" style="text-align:left;" | Parties and coalitions ! % ! Seats ! +/- |- | rowspan="2" style="background-color:;border-bottom-style:hidden;" | | style="background-color:;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Social Democrats | 35.19 | 19 | 4 |- | style="background-color:#fdfd96;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Christian Democrats | 24.07 | 13 | 6 |- |- style="background-color:; color:white;" | colspan="3" style="text-align:left;"| | 59.26 | 32 | 10 |- | rowspan="1" style="background-color:;border-bottom-style:hidden;" | | style="background-color:"| | style="text-align:left;"| SMK–MKP | 25.93 | 14 | 1 |- |- style="background-color:; color:white;" | colspan="3" style="text-align:left;"| | 25.93 | 14 | 1 |- | rowspan="1" style="background-color:;border-bottom-style:hidden;" | | style="background-color:"| | style="text-align:left;"| Independents | 7.41 | 4 | 1 |- |- style="background-color:; color:white;" | colspan="3" style="text-align:left;"| | 7.41 | 4 | 1 |- | rowspan="3" style="background-color:;border-bottom-style:hidden;" | | style="background-color:"| | style="text-align:left;"| SDKÚ–DS | 1.85 | 1 | 8 |- | style="background-color:"| | style="text-align:left;"| Most–Híd | 1.85 | 1 | 1 |- | style="background-color:"| | style="text-align:left;"| NOVA | 1.85 | 1 | 1 |- |- style="background-color:; color:white;" | colspan="3" style="text-align:left;"| | 5.55 | 3 | 6 |- | rowspan="1" style="background-color:;border-bottom-style:hidden;" | | style="background-color:"| | style="text-align:left;"| Nationalists | 1.85 | 1 | 1 |- |- style="background-color:; color:white;" | colspan="3" style="text-align:left;"| | 1.85 | 1 | 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–SDCandidated as coalition with KDH, SDKÚ–DS, ĽS–HZDS.15 427,78 %Jozef Dvonč SMK-MKP13 424,07 %Arpád Horváth SDKÚ–DSCandidated as coalition with KDH, Smer–SD, ĽS–HZDS.9 416,67 %Tibor TóthKDHCandidated as coalition with Smer–SD, SDKÚ–DS, ĽS–HZDS.7 012,96 %Ján VančoĽS–HZDSCandidated as coalition with KDH, Smer–SD, SDKÚ–DS.7 312,96 %Lýdia ForrováIndependents3 35,56 %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-MKP17 1432,69 %László FeketeSmer–SDCandidated as coalition with KDH, SDKÚ, ĽS–HZDS, SNS.11 921,15 %Juraj Horváth ĽS–HZDSCandidated as coalition with KDH, Smer–SD, SDKÚ, SNS.10 1019,23 %Jozef HasillaKDHCandidated as coalition with Smer–SD, SDKÚ, ĽS–HZDS, SNS.7 713,46 %Ján VančoSDKÚCandidated as coalition with KDH, Smer–SD, ĽS–HZDS, SNS.5 59,62 %Tibor TóthSNSCandidated as coalition with KDH, SDKÚ, ĽS–HZDS.1 11,92 %Igor VargaHZD1 11,92 %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-MKP3159,62 %Tibor BastrnákCentre-left coalitionHZDS, SOP, SDĽ, Smer–SD, Centre party2038,46 %Jozef DvončSNS11,92 %Peter Lisý
Administrative divisions The Nitra Region consists of 7 districts. There are 354 municipalities, of which 16 are towns.
Places of interest
Nitra with Nitra Castle and Saint Emmeram's Cathedral, Nitra Synagogue, Dražovce church, etc. Medieval churches in Kostoľany pod Tribečom and Nitrianska Blatnica Chateau and European bison sanctuary in Topoľčianky (Topoľčianska zubria zvernica) Šaľa - town with a castle The water mill and bridge in Kolárovo Komárno with its fortification system, fortress, Elisabeth bridge, etc. Iža - Roman military camp Celemantia - UNESCO World Heritage Site Štúrovo - Bridge of Mária Valéria Levice with Levice Castle, Saint Michael's Church, Levice Town Hall etc. Arboretum in Tesárske Mlyňany Dunajské luhy Protected Landscape Area Ponitrie Protected Landscape Area
Photo gallery
See also Nyitra County of the Kingdom of Hungary
References
External links Nitriansky samosprávny kraj Official website