Vlčany
Template:Geobox Vlčany (Hungarian: Vágfarkasd) is a village and municipality in Šaľa District, in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
Geography
The village lies at an altitude of 112 metres and covers an area of 39.764 km².
History
In the 9th century, the territory of Vlčany became part of the Kingdom of Hungary. In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113. After the Austro-Hungarian army disintegrated in November 1918, Czechoslovak troops occupied the area, later acknowledged internationally by the Treaty of Trianon. Between 1938 and 1945 Vlčany 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.
Population
It has a population of about 3460 people. The village is about 72% Magyar, 26% Slovak and 2% Romany.
Government
The village has its own birth registry office and police force covering the municipality.
Facilities
The village has a public library, a gymnasium and a football pitch. It also ha s DVD rental store, a cinema, and a pharmacy.
External links
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48°02′N 17°57′E / 48.033°N 17.950°E
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