Šrobárová

Coordinates: 47°48′N 18°19′E / 47.800°N 18.317°E / 47.800; 18.317
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Šrobárová
Village
Šrobárová is located in Slovakia
Šrobárová
Šrobárová
Location of Šrobárová in Slovakia
Coordinates: 47°48′N 18°19′E / 47.800°N 18.317°E / 47.800; 18.317
CountrySlovakia
RegionNitra
DistrictKomárno
Area
 • Total8.388 km2 (3.239 sq mi)
Elevation
122 m (400 ft)
Population
 (2004-12-31)
 • Total487
 • Density58/km2 (150/sq mi)
Postal code
946 32
Car plateKN

Šrobárová (Hungarian: Szilasháza, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈsilɒʃhaːzɒ]) is a village and municipality in the Komárno District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

Geography[edit]

The village lies at an altitude of 122 metres and covers an area of 8.388 km2. It has a population of about 485 people.

History[edit]

In the 9th century, the territory of Šrobárová became part of the Kingdom of Hungary. After the Austro-Hungarian army disintegrated in November 1918, Czechoslovak troops occupied the area, later acknowledged internationally by the Treaty of Trianon. The village was established in 1926. Between 1938 and 1945 Šrobárová once more became part of Miklós Horthy's Hungary through the First Vienna Award. From 1945 until the Velvet Divorce, it was part of Czechoslovakia. Since then it has been part of Slovakia.

Demographics[edit]

The village is around 96% Slovak and 4% Magyar.

Facilities[edit]

The village has a public library and a football pitch.