Trnovec nad Váhom

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Location of Šaľa District in the Nitra region
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Location of Šaľa District in the Nitra region

Trnovec nad Váhom is a village and municipality in Šaľa District, in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

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[edit] History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113.

[edit] Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 115 metres and covers an area of 32.537 km². It has a population of about 2603 people.

[edit] Ethnicity

The village is about 75% Magyar, 25% Slovak.

[edit] People

Famous Slovakians born in the village include Peter Andruška a poet and Eduard Kukan politician.

[edit] Facilities

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

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edit Municipalities of Šaľa District Flag of Slovakia

Šaľa
Diakovce | Dlhá nad Váhom | Hájske | Horná Kráľová | Kráľová nad Váhom | Močenok | Neded | Selice | Tešedíkovo | Trnovec nad Váhom | Vlčany | Žihárec

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