Chotín

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Coordinates: 47°48′N 18°14′E / 47.8, 18.233
Chotín
Village
none Chotín town hall
Chotín town hall
Country Flag of Slovakia Slovakia
Region Nitra
District Komárno
Elevation 109 m (358 ft)
Coordinates 47°48′N 18°14′E / 47.8, 18.233
Area 20.425 km² (7.886 sq mi)
Population 1,417 (2004-12-31)
Density 69 /km² (179 /sq mi)
First mentioned 1138
Postal code 946 31
Car plate KN
Location of Chotín in Slovakia
Location of Chotín in Slovakia
Location of Chotín in Slovakia
Location of Chotín in the Nitra Region
Location of Chotín in the Nitra Region
Location of Chotín in the Nitra Region
Wikimedia Commons: Chotín
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Chotín (Hungarian: Hetény) is a village and municipality in the Komárno District in the Nitra Region of south-western Slovakia.

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[edit] History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1138.

[edit] Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 109 metres and covers an area of 20.425 km². It has a population of about 1,410 people.

[edit] Demographics

The village is about 87% Magyar, 12.5% Slovak.

[edit] Facilities

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