Horné Turovce

Coordinates: 48°08′N 18°57′E / 48.133°N 18.950°E / 48.133; 18.950
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Location of Levice District in the Nitra Region

Horné Turovce (Hungarian: Felsőtúr) 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 1156.

Geography[edit]

The village lies at an altitude of 143 metres and covers an area of 12.969 km2. It has a population of about 595 people.

Ethnicity[edit]

The village is approximately 68% Magyar and 31% Slovak with a 1% Gypsy and Czech minority.

Facilities[edit]

The village has a public library and a football pitch.

Genealogical resources[edit]

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Nitra, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1752-1895 (parish A)

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48°08′N 18°57′E / 48.133°N 18.950°E / 48.133; 18.950