Bíňa

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Coordinates: 47°55′N 18°39′E / 47.917, 18.65
Bíňa
Village
Country Flag of Slovakia Slovakia
Region Nitra
District Nové Zámky
Elevation 132 m (433 ft)
Coordinates 47°55′N 18°39′E / 47.917, 18.65
Area 23.501 km² (9.074 sq mi)
Population 1,466 (2004-12-31)
Density 62 /km² (161 /sq mi)
First mentioned 1135
Postal code 943 56
Area code +421-36
Car plate NZ
Location of Bíňa in Slovakia
Location of Bíňa in Slovakia
Location of Bíňa in Slovakia
Location of Bíňa in the Nitra Region
Location of Bíňa in the Nitra Region
Location of Bíňa in the Nitra Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
This article is about the Slovak village. For the Sfira in the Tree of Life, see Binah (Kabbalah).

Bíňa (Hungarian: Bény) is a municipality and village 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 1135.

[edit] Geography

The village lies at an elevation of 132 metres (433 ft) and covers an area of 23.501 km² (9.074 mi²). It has a population of about 1457 people.

[edit] Ethnicity

The population is about 90% Magyar, 9% Slovak and 1% Gypsy.

[edit] Facilities

The village has a public library and football pitch.

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