Nimnica | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 49°08′N 18°21′E / 49.13°N 18.35°E / 49.13; 18.35 | |
| Country | |
| Region | |
| District | Púchov District |
| First mentioned | 1408 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.35 km2 (2.84 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 266 m (873 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 718 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 207 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 42[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PU |
| Website | www |
Nimnica (Hungarian: Nemőc) is a spa village and municipality in Púchov District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia. It is located between the towns of Púchov and Považská Bystrica.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1408.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 266 metres (873 ft)[2] and covers an area of 7.35 km2 (2.84 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 646 | 672 | 705 | 718 |
| Difference | +4.02% | +4.91% | +1.84% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 732 | 718 |
| Difference | −1.91% |
It has a population of 718 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 698 | 97.48% |
| Not found out | 16 | 2.23% |
| Total | 716 |
In year 2021 was 716 people by ethnicity 698 as Slovak, 16 as Not found out, 7 as Czech, 3 as Italian, 3 as Other, 2 as Romani, 1 as Irish, 1 as Rusyn and 1 as German.
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 | 433 | 60.47% |
| None | 130 | 18.16% |
| Evangelical Church | 126 | 17.6% |
| Not found out | 13 | 1.82% |
| Total | 716 |
In year 2021 was 716 people by religion 433 from Roman Catholic Church, 130 from None, 126 from Evangelical Church, 13 from Not found out, 3 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 3 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Islam, 1 from Other, 1 from Hinduism, 1 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Culture
It is mostly known for its spa, which opened in 1959, following a discovery of a strong spring during the construction of a local dam.
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
Media related to Nimnica at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
