Tekovské Lužany
Tekovské Lužany | |
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Village | |
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  Tekovské Lužany Location of Tekovské Lužany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°06′N 18°32′E / 48.100°N 18.533°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra |
| District | Levice |
| First mentioned | 1156 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.94 km2 (16.97 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 156 m (512 ft) |
| Population (2004-12-31) | |
| • Total | 2,937 |
| • Density | 67/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 935 41 |
| Area code | +421-36 |
| Car plate | LV |
| Website | www.tekovskeluzany.sk |
Tekovské Lužany (Hungarian: Nagysalló) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1156. The settlement had Hungarian majority in the 17th century according to the Turkish tax census.[1]
Geography
The village lies at an altitude of 156 metres and covers an area of 43.936 km². It has a population of about 2940 people.
Ethnicity
The village is about 62% Slovak, 35% Magyar and 3% Gypsy.
Facilities
The village has a public library, cinema, football pitch.
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