Šarovce (Hungarian: Sáró) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.

Location of Levice District in the Nitra Region

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1075.

Geography

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Sarovce lies at an altitude of 146 meters and covers an area of 25.379 km2. Its population is about 1,650.

Ethnicity

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Sarovce is about 47% Magyar, 38% Slovak, 14% Gypsy and 1% Czech.

Facilities

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Sarovce has a public library, a sports gymnasium, and a football pitch.

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48°06′00″N 18°38′00″E / 48.10000°N 18.63333°E / 48.10000; 18.63333