Nitra
Nitra (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈɲitra] ⓘ; also known by other alternative names) is a city in western Slovakia, situated at the foot of Zobor Mountain in the valley of the river Nitra. It is located 95 km east of Bratislava. With a population of about 78,353, it is the fifth largest city in Slovakia. Nitra is also one of the oldest cities in Slovakia; it was the political center of the Principality of Nitra. Today, it is a seat of a kraj (Nitra Region), and an okres (Nitra District).
Nitra | |
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From the top, Panoramic view of Nitra, St. Emmeram's Cathedral located within the Nitra Castle precinct, Svätopluk Square | |
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Nitra Location in Nitra Region Nitra Location in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°18′25″N 18°05′11″E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra |
| First mentioned | 828 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marek Hattas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 100.47 km2 (38.79 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 77,610 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 949 01 |
| Area code | +421 37 |
| Car plate | NR |
| Website | www.nitra.sk |
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