Čakajovce (Hungarian: Csekej) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western central Slovakia, in the Nitra Region.[1]

Nitra district in the Nitra region

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1251.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 146 metres and covers an area of 5.77 km². It has a population of about 1070 people.

Ethnicity

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The village is approximately 98% Slovak.

Facilities

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The village has a public library and football pitch. Also has two chambers and the Roman Catholic Church of St. Catherine

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Čakajovce - Okres Nitra - E-OBCE.sk". www.e-obce.sk. Retrieved 2018-02-26.

Genealogical resources

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The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1747-1899 (parish B)
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48°22′N 18°02′E / 48.367°N 18.033°E / 48.367; 18.033