Podhradie, Topoľčany District

Podhradie (Hungarian Kővárhely - to 1907 Podhragy ) is a municipality in western Slovakia with 302 inhabitants (as at 31 December 2011) and belongs to Okres Topoľčany, kraj a circle of Nitriansky.

Geography

The municipality is located on the southeast slope of the mountain Považský Inovec the creek Slivnica. The center is located at an altitude of 435 m nm and is located 17 kilometers north-west of Topoľčany.

History

Podhradie was first mentioned in writing in 1245, then still as Hornouc (modern Slovak: " Hrnovce "). After the construction of the castle in the late 13th century Topoltschan above the village the importance grew as it became a fore-castle - village. This ended in the 18th century, when the administration of the territory of Topoltschan be moved to Tovarníky, which was reflected in the decline in population.

Population

Results according to the census 2001 (292 inhabitants):

After Ethnicity:

  • 99.66 % Slovaks
  • 0.34% Czechs

After Religion:

  • 93.84 % Roman Catholic
  • 2.05% Evangelical
  • 1.37% no religious affiliation

Structures

  • Ruins of the castle Topoltschan
  • Built Roman Catholic Church, 2004
  • Chapel
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