Veľká Tŕňa (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈʋeʎkaː ˈtr̩ːɲa]; Hungarian: Nagytoronya) is a village and municipality in the Trebišov District in the Košice Region of south-eastern Slovakia.

Location of Trebišov District in the Region

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1220.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 178 metres and covers an area of 14.115 km2. It has a population of about 480 people.

Ethnicity

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

Facilities

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The village has a public library and a football pitch.

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48°28′N 21°41′E / 48.467°N 21.683°E / 48.467; 21.683