Trnovec nad Váhom
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Trnovec nad Váhom (Hungarian: Tornóc) is a village and municipality in Šaľa District, in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
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[edit] History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113.
[edit] Geography
The village lies at an altitude of 115 metres and covers an area of 32.537 km². It has a population of about 2603 people.
[edit] Ethnicity
The village is about 75% Magyar, 25% Slovak.
[edit] People
Famous people born in the village include Peter Andruška a poet and Eduard Kukan politician.
[edit] Facilities
The village has a public library a gym and a football pitch.
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