Šalov (Hungarian: Garamsalló or Hronské Sarluhy)) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.

Šalov
Garamsalló
Šalov is located in Nitra Region
Šalov
Šalov
Location of Šalov in the Nitra Region
Šalov is located in Slovakia
Šalov
Šalov
Location of Šalov in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°00′N 18°43′E / 48.00°N 18.72°E / 48.00; 18.72
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra Region
DistrictLevice District
First mentioned1280
Area
 • Total
19.04 km2 (7.35 sq mi)
Elevation157 m (515 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total
355
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
935 71[2]
Area code+421 36[2]
Car plateLV
Websitewww.salov.sk

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1280.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 180 metres and covers an area of 19.045 km2. It has a population of about 420 people.

Ethnicity

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The village is about 73% Magyar, 20% Slovak and 7% Romani.

Facilities

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The village has a public library and football pitch.

References

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  1. ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  2. ^ a b c "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
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