Veľké Turovce (Hungarian: Nagytúr) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.

Veľké Turovce
Nagytúr
Belfry of the Church of Saint Martin
Belfry of the Church of Saint Martin
Veľké Turovce is located in Nitra Region
Veľké Turovce
Veľké Turovce
Location of Veľké Turovce in the Nitra Region
Veľké Turovce is located in Slovakia
Veľké Turovce
Veľké Turovce
Location of Veľké Turovce in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°06′N 18°56′E / 48.10°N 18.94°E / 48.10; 18.94
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra Region
DistrictLevice District
First mentioned1156
Area
 • Total9.19 km2 (3.55 sq mi)
Elevation134 m (440 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total742
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
935 81[2]
Area code+421 36[2]
Car plateLV
Websitewww.velketurovce.sk

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1156.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 138 metres and covers an area of 9.191 km². It has a population of about 808 people.

Ethnicity

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The village is about 61% Magyar and 39% Slovak.

Facilities

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The village has a public library 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.
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