Zalaba (Hungarian: Zalaba) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1349.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 125 metres (410 ft)[3] and covers an area of 7.35 km2 (2.84 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 179 | 165 | 183 | 126 |
| Difference | −7.82% | +10.90% | −31.14% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 131 | 126 |
| Difference | −3.81% |
It has a population of 126 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 118 | 83.68% |
| Slovak | 26 | 18.43% |
| Total | 141 |
In year 2021 was 141 people by ethnicity 118 as Hungarian, 26 as Slovak and 1 as Not found out.
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 | 64 | 45.39% |
| Calvinist Church | 45 | 31.91% |
| None | 25 | 17.73% |
| Evangelical Church | 4 | 2.84% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 2 | 1.42% |
| Total | 141 |
In year 2021 was 141 people by religion 64 from Roman Catholic Church, 45 from Calvinist Church, 25 from None, 4 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Greek Catholic Church and 1 from Not found out.
Facilities
The village has a public library and football pitch.
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.
