Salka

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

Salka (Hungarian: Ipolyszalka) 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 1156.

[edit] Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 110 metres and covers an area of 26.066 km². It has a population of about 1,069 people.

[edit] Ethnicity

The population is about 94% Magyar and 6% Slovak.

[edit] Facilities

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

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Coordinates: 47°53′N, 18°46′E