Šarkan

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Nové Zámky District in the Nitra region
Nové Zámky District in the Nitra region

Šarkan (Hungarian: Sárkányfalva) is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

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[edit] History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1247.

[edit] Geography

The municipality lies at an elevation of 150 metres (490 ft) and covers an area of 13.638 km² (5.266 mi²). It has a population of about 340 people.

[edit] Ethnicity

The population is roughly 88% Magyar and 12% Slovak.

[edit] Facilities

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

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Coordinates: 47°52′N, 18°34′E