Bánov (Hungarian: Bánkeszi) is a municipality and village in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
History
editIn historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113.
Geography
editThe village lies at an elevation of 125 metres (410 ft) and covers an area of 19.763 km2 (7.631 mi2). It has a population of about 3780 people.
Ethnicity
editThe population is about 98% Slovak.
Facilities
editThe village has a public library, a DVD rental store and a cinema. It also has a gym and football pitch.
Genealogical resources
editThe records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787-1895 (parish B)
See also
editExternal links
edit- Village website (in Slovak)
- Organisation in Bánov
- Surnames of living people in Banov
- Bánov – Nové Zámky okolie
48°03′N 18°12′E / 48.050°N 18.200°E
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