Strekov

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Coordinates: 47°54′N 18°25′E / 47.9, 18.417
Strekov
Village
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Country Flag of Slovakia Slovakia
Region Nitra
District Nové Zámky
Elevation 132 m (433 ft)
Coordinates 47°54′N 18°25′E / 47.9, 18.417
Area 41.055 km² (15.85 sq mi)
Population 2,216 (2004-12-31)
Density 54 /km² (140 /sq mi)
First mentioned 1075
Postal code 941 37
Car plate NZ
Location of Strekov in Slovakia
Location of Strekov in Slovakia
Location of Strekov in Slovakia
Location of Strekov in the Nitra Region
Location of Strekov in the Nitra Region
Location of Strekov in the Nitra Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Strekov (Hungarian: Kürt) 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 1075.

[edit] Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 132 metres and covers an area of 41.055 km². It has a population of about 2,215 people.

[edit] Ethnicity

The population is about 89% Magyar, 10% Slovak and 1% Romany.

[edit] Facilities

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

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