Nitra Region

The Nitra Region (Slovak: Nitriansky kraj, pronounced [ˈɲitrɪɐnski ˈkraj]; Hungarian: Nyitrai kerület) is one of the administrative regions of Slovakia. It was first established in 1923 and from 1996 exists in its present borders. It consists of seven districts (okres) and 354 municipalities, from which 16 have a town status. The economy of the region focuses more on agriculture, than in other Slovak regions. Nitra is its seat, largest city, and cultural and economic center.

Nitra Region
Nitriansky kraj
From the top to bottom-left; Panoramic view of Nitra, Komárno, Arborétum Mlyňany, Levice District Topoľčany
Nitra Region
Country Slovakia
CapitalNitra
Government
  BodyCounty Council of Nitra Region
  GovernorBranislav Becík
Area
  Total6,343.94 km2 (2,449.41 sq mi)
Highest elevation
943 m (3,094 ft)
Population
 (2011 census)
  Total689,867
  Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
GDP
  Total€8.801 billion (2016)
  Per capita€12,925 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
ISO 3166 codeSK-NI
Websitewww.unsk.sk
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