Kanianka (Hungarian: Kányahegy) is a village and municipality in Prievidza District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1479.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 372 metres (1,220 ft)[3] and covers an area of 7.93 km2 (3.06 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 3679 | 3996 | 4124 | 3748 |
| Difference | +8.61% | +3.20% | −9.11% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 3802 | 3748 |
| Difference | −1.42% |
It has a population of 3748 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 3853 | 96.95% |
| Not found out | 108 | 2.71% |
| Total | 3974 |
In year 2021 was 3974 people by ethnicity 3853 as Slovak, 108 as Not found out, 23 as Czech, 9 as Other, 7 as Hungarian, 4 as Russian, 2 as Ukrainian, 2 as Polish, 2 as German, 2 as English, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Vietnamese, 1 as Turkish, 1 as Rusyn and 1 as Moravian.
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 | 2466 | 62.05% |
| None | 1204 | 30.3% |
| Not found out | 176 | 4.43% |
| Total | 3974 |
In year 2021 was 3974 people by religion 2466 from Roman Catholic Church, 1204 from None, 176 from Not found out, 26 from Evangelical Church, 19 from Ad hoc movements, 18 from Greek Catholic Church, 17 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 16 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 8 from Other, 5 from Buddhism, 4 from Calvinist Church, 4 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 4 from Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Islam, 1 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and 1 from Bahá’i Community.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive “Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia”
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1668-1909 (parish B)
See also
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.
- ^ a b c d “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.
- ^ a b “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.
External links
Media related to Kanianka at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Kanianka
