Podlužany, Levice District
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Podlužany (Template:Lang-hu) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.
Etymology
Slovak podlužane - people living near the riparian forest (luh). Podlusan 1275, Podlussany 1773, Podlužany 1808, Podlužany 1920.[1]
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History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1275.
Geography
The village lies at an altitude of 175 metres and covers an area of 8.749 km2. It has a population of about 760 people.
Ethnicity
The village is approximately 99% Slovak.
Facilities
The village has a public library and football pitch.
References
- ^ Krajčovič, Rudolf (2015). "Z lexiky stredovekej slovenčiny s výkladmi názvov obcí a miest (49)". Kultúra slova (in Slovak) (1). Martin: Vydavateľstvo Matice slovenskej: 30.
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