Chotín

Chotín
Hetény
Village
Chotín town hall
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra
District Komárno
Elevation 109 m (358 ft)
Coordinates
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 the Nitra Region
Wikimedia Commons: Chotín
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Chotín (Hungarian: Hetény, Hungarian pronunciation:[’hɛteːɲ]) is a village and municipality in the Komárno District in the Nitra Region of south-western Slovakia.

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History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1138.

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.

Demographics

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

Facilities

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