Kráľová nad Váhom
Kráľová nad Váhom (Hungarian: Vágkirályfa) is a village and municipality in Šaľa District, in the Nitra Region of southwest Slovakia.
Geography
The village lies at an altitude of 121 metres and covers an area of 9.509 km².
History
In the 9th century, the territory of Kráľová nad Váhom 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 Kráľová nad Váhom 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 1580 people. The village is about 84% Magyar, 16% Slovak
Facilities
The village has a public library, a DVD rental store a gym and a football pitch.
External links
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48°10′N 17°51′E / 48.167°N 17.850°E
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