Cigeľ | |
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 Flag | |
| Coordinates: 48°43′N 18°39′E / 48.72°N 18.65°E / 48.72; 18.65 | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trenčín Region |
| District | Prievidza District |
| First mentioned | 1362 |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.34 km2 (6.70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 450 m (1,480 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,283 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 971 01[2] |
| Area code | +421 46[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PD |
| Website | www |
Cigeľ (Hungarian: Cégely) 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 1362.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 450 metres (1,480 ft)[2] and covers an area of 17.34 km2 (6.70 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 993 | 1023 | 1251 | 1283 |
| Difference | +3.02% | +22.28% | +2.55% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1287 | 1283 |
| Difference | −0.31% |
It has a population of 1283 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1225 | 96.38% |
| Not found out | 40 | 3.14% |
| Total | 1271 |
In year 2021 was 1271 people by ethnicity 1225 as Slovak, 40 as Not found out, 6 as Other, 4 as Russian, 3 as Rusyn, 3 as English, 2 as Irish, 2 as Ukrainian, 1 as Czech, 1 as Romani, 1 as Austrian, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as Canadian.
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 | 761 | 59.87% |
| None | 412 | 32.42% |
| Not found out | 43 | 3.38% |
| Evangelical Church | 20 | 1.57% |
| Total | 1271 |
In year 2021 was 1271 people by religion 761 from Roman Catholic Church, 412 from None, 43 from Not found out, 20 from Evangelical Church, 9 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 8 from Ad hoc movements, 5 from Other, 4 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses.
Gallery
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): 1660-1895 (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.
- "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- "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.
- "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
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