Hontianska Vrbica (Hungarian: Hontfüzesgyarmat) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.

Hontianska Vrbica
Hontfüzesgyarmat
Church in Hontianska Vrbica
Church in Hontianska Vrbica
Flag of Hontianska Vrbica
Coat of arms of Hontianska Vrbica
Hontianska Vrbica is located in Nitra Region
Hontianska Vrbica
Hontianska Vrbica
Location of Hontianska Vrbica in the Nitra Region
Hontianska Vrbica is located in Slovakia
Hontianska Vrbica
Hontianska Vrbica
Location of Hontianska Vrbica in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°08′N 18°43′E / 48.13°N 18.72°E / 48.13; 18.72
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra Region
DistrictLevice District
First mentioned1272
Government
 • MayorOndrej Labant
Area
 • Total23.85 km2 (9.21 sq mi)
Elevation159 m (522 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total592
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
935 55[2]
Area code+421 36[2]
Car plateLV
Websitemanuel

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1272.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 159 metres and covers an area of 23.851 km². It has a population of about 550 people.

Ethnicity

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The village is approximately 62% Slovak and 38% Magyar

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 Nitra, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1796-1897 (parish A)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1784-1895 (parish A)

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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