Nitra
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 / 48.30694°N 18.08639°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra Region |
| District | Nitra |
| First mentioned | 828 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marek Hattas (Team Nitra Region) |
| Area | |
• Total | 100.47 km2 (38.79 sq mi) |
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| Elevation | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 75,945 |
| Demonym(s) | Nitran (m.) Nitranka (f.) (sk) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 949 01 |
| Area code | +421 37 |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | NR |
| Website | nitra |
Nitra (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈɲitra] ⓘ; also known by other alternative names) is a city in southwestern Slovakia, situated at the foot of the Zobor Mountain in the Nitra River Valley about 90 km (56 mi) northeast of the country's capital, Bratislava. With a population of about 78,353, it is the fifth-largest city in Slovakia. Nitra stands on varied terrain, which features both rolling hills and vast plains, particularly to the south. Nitra is one of the oldest cities in Slovakia. It was the center of the Principality of Nitra, a duchy of great historic significance. Today, the city serves as the administrative center of Nitra Region (kraj) and Nitra District (okres). Nitra is the agricultural capital of Slovakia due to its long tradition of farming, favorable climate, and geography.