Starý Tekov (German: Bersenberg, also Altbarsch, Altbersenberg, (Alt-)Bersenburg, in earlier times also Berschenberg, Alt Berschenburg, Hungarian: Óbars) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.

Starý Tekov
Óbars
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Starý Tekov is located in Nitra Region
Starý Tekov
Starý Tekov
Location of Starý Tekov in the Nitra Region
Starý Tekov is located in Slovakia
Starý Tekov
Starý Tekov
Location of Starý Tekov in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°15′N 18°32′E / 48.25°N 18.53°E / 48.25; 18.53
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra Region
DistrictLevice District
First mentioned1075
Area
 • Total
10.57 km2 (4.08 sq mi)
Elevation167 m (548 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total
1,548
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
935 26[2]
Area code+421 36[2]
Car plateLV
Websitewww.starytekov.sk

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1075.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 176 metres and covers an area of 10.573 km2 (4 sq mi). It has a population of about 1470 people.

Ethnicity

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The village is approximately 87% Slovak and 13% Magyar.

Facilities

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The village has a public library a gym 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.