Veľké Lovce

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Coordinates: 48°03′50″N 18°20′14″E / 48.06389, 18.33722
Veľké Lovce
Village
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Coat of arms
Country Flag of Slovakia Slovakia
Region Nitra
District Nové Zámky
Elevation 189 m (620 ft)
Coordinates 48°03′50″N 18°20′14″E / 48.06389, 18.33722
Area 25.85 km² (10 sq mi)
Population 2,079 (2004-12-31)
Density 80 /km² (207 /sq mi)
First mentioned 1236
Postal code 941 42
Area code +421-35
Car plate NZ
Location of Veľké Lovce in Slovakia
Location of Veľké Lovce in Slovakia
Location of Veľké Lovce in Slovakia
Location of Veľké Lovce in the Nitra Region
Location of Veľké Lovce in the Nitra Region
Location of Veľké Lovce in the Nitra Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Veľké Lovce (Hungarian: Újlót) is a large 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 1247.

[edit] Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 189 metres and covers an area of 25.846 km². It has a population of about 2,068 people.

[edit] Ethnicity

The population is about 86% Slovak, 10% Magyar, and 4% Romany.

[edit] Facilities

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