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Horné Lefantovce

Coordinates: 48°25′21.72″N 18°08′29.04″E / 48.4227000°N 18.1414000°E / 48.4227000; 18.1414000
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Horné Lefantovce
Village
Flag of Horné Lefantovce
Horné Lefantovce is located in Slovakia
Horné Lefantovce
Horné Lefantovce
Location in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°25′21.72″N 18°08′29.04″E / 48.4227000°N 18.1414000°E / 48.4227000; 18.1414000
CountrySlovakia
RegionNitra
DistrictNitra
First mentioned1113
Government
 • MayorJaroslav Jazvinský
Area
 • Total18.603 km2 (7.183 sq mi)
Elevation
190 m (620 ft)
Population
 (2004-12-31)
 • Total948
 • Density51/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
951 45
Area code+421-37
Car plateNR
Municipality code545635
Ethnic Groups99% Slovak and others

Horné Lefantovce (Hungarian: Felsőelefánt) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District of the Nitra Region, in western Slovakia.[1]

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113. It was the ancestral estate of the medieval Elefánthy family, who built a 13th-century castle and a 14th-century monastery in the village.

Geography

The village lies in the centre of a west facing valley, at an altitude of around 190 metres and covers an area of 18.603 km². A small stream runs through the village, and drains into the Nitra River.

Facilities

The village has a public library a gym and football pitch.

See also

References

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1720-1940 (parish A)

External links