Branč

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Coordinates: 48°13′N 18°09′E / 48.217, 18.15
Branč
Village
Country Flag of Slovakia Slovakia
Region Nitra
District Nitra
Elevation 137 m (449 ft)
Coordinates 48°13′N 18°09′E / 48.217, 18.15
Area 13.808 km² (5.33 sq mi)
Population 2,065 (2004-12-31)
Density 150 /km² (388 /sq mi)
First mentioned 1156
Postal code 951 13
Area code +421-37
Car plate NR
Location of Branč in Slovakia
Location of Branč in Slovakia
Location of Branč in Slovakia
Location of Branč in the Nitra Region
Location of Branč in the Nitra Region
Location of Branč in the Nitra Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Branč (Hungarian: Berencs) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western centralSlovakia, in the Nitra Region.

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[edit] History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1156.

[edit] Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 137 metres and covers an area of 13.808 km². It has a population of about 2,070 people.

[edit] Ethnicity

The village is approximately 69% Slovak and 31% Magyar.

[edit] Facilities

The village has a public library, DVD rental store and football pitch.

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