Dechtice
Municipality in Trnava Region, Slovakia
Dechtice is a municipality of Trnava District in the Trnava region of Slovakia.
01Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bratislava, Slovakia":
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1657-1900 (parish A)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1666-1895 (parish B)
02Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 182 metres (597 ft) and covers an area of 19.46 km2 (7.51 sq mi) (2025).
03Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1757 | 1808 | 1857 | 1707 |
| Difference | +2.90% | +2.71% | −8.07% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1721 | 1707 |
| Difference | −0.81% |
It has a population of 1707 people (31 December 2025).
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 1760 | 98.32% |
| Not found out | 21 | 1.17% |
| Total | 1790 |
In year 2021 was 1790 people by ethnicity 1760 as Slovak, 21 as Not found out, 7 as Czech, 4 as Hungarian, 4 as Other, 2 as Rusyn, 1 as Italian, 1 as Russian and 1 as Croatian.
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 | 1500 | 83.8% |
| None | 222 | 12.4% |
| Not found out | 20 | 1.12% |
| Total | 1790 |
In year 2021 was 1790 people by religion 1500 from Roman Catholic Church, 222 from None, 20 from Not found out, 16 from Evangelical Church, 15 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 4 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 3 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Apostolic Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Other and 1 from Buddhism.
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