Šalov

Coordinates: 48°00′N 18°43′E / 48.000°N 18.717°E / 48.000; 18.717
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Location of Levice District in the Nitra Region

Šalov (Hungarian: Garamsalló or Hronské Sarluhy)) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.

History[edit]

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1280.

Geography[edit]

The village lies at an altitude of 180 metres and covers an area of 19.045 km2. It has a population of about 420 people.

Ethnicity[edit]

The village is about 73% Magyar, 20% Slovak and 7% Gypsy.

Facilities[edit]

The village has a public library and football pitch.

External links[edit]

48°00′N 18°43′E / 48.000°N 18.717°E / 48.000; 18.717