Klasov (Hungarian: Kalász) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western central Slovakia, in the Nitra Region.[4]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1232.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 180 metres (590 ft)[3] and covers an area of 12.23 km2 (4.72 sq mi) (2025).[5]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1898 | 1213 | 1343 | 1434 |
| Difference | −36.09% | +10.71% | +6.77% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1428 | 1434 |
| Difference | +0.42% |
It has a population of 1434 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1012 | 70.96% |
| Hungarian | 350 | 24.54% |
| Not found out | 114 | 7.99% |
| Czech | 18 | 1.26% |
| Total | 1426 |
In year 2021 was 1426 people by ethnicity 1012 as Slovak, 350 as Hungarian, 114 as Not found out, 18 as Czech, 9 as Romanian, 2 as Bulgarian and 1 as Russian.
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 | 1120 | 78.54% |
| None | 143 | 10.03% |
| Not found out | 115 | 8.06% |
| Total | 1426 |
In year 2021 was 1426 people by religion 1120 from Roman Catholic Church, 143 from None, 115 from Not found out, 11 from Jehovah’s Witnesses, 9 from Greek Catholic Church, 9 from Evangelical Church, 6 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 5 from Other, 4 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Buddhism.
Facilities
The village has a public library and football pitch, and tennis pitch in Penzion Agroland.
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.
- ^ “Klasov – Okres Nitra – E-OBCE.sk”. www.e-obce.sk. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
- ^ “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.
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): 1728-1913 (parish B)