Brestovec, Komárno District

Brestovec (na Ostrove) (Hungarian: Szilas) is a village and municipality in the Komárno District in the Nitra Region of southwest Slovakia.

Brestovec, Komárno District
Szilas
Pond in the village
Pond in the village
Flag of Brestovec, Komárno District
Coat of arms of Brestovec, Komárno District
Brestovec, Komárno District is located in Nitra Region
Brestovec, Komárno District
Brestovec, Komárno District
Location of Brestovec, Komárno District in the Nitra Region
Brestovec, Komárno District is located in Slovakia
Brestovec, Komárno District
Brestovec, Komárno District
Location of Brestovec, Komárno District in Slovakia
Coordinates: 47°52′N 17°49′E / 47.86°N 17.82°E / 47.86; 17.82
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra Region
DistrictKomárno District
First mentioned1327
Government
 • MayorPeter Tóth (MOST-HÍD)
Area
 • Total
7.49 km2 (2.89 sq mi)
Elevation110 m (360 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total
496
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
946 17 [2]
Area code+421 35[2]
Car plateKN
Websitewww.brestovec.eu

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 110 metres and covers an area of 7.491 km². It has a population of about 490 people.

History

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In the 9th century, the territory of Brestovec became part of the Kingdom of Hungary. In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1327. After the Austro-Hungarian army disintegrated in November 1918, Czechoslovak troops occupied the area, later acknowledged internationally by the Treaty of Trianon. Between 1938 and 1945 Brestovec once more became part of Miklós Horthy's Hungary through the First Vienna Award. From 1945 until the Velvet Divorce, it was part of Czechoslovakia. Since then it has been part of Slovakia.

Ethnicity

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The village is about 97% Hungarian, 3% Slovak.

Facilities

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The village has a public library, and a football pitch.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1750-1939 (parish B)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1774-1943 (parish B)

See also

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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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