Gbelce

Gbelce
Köbölkút
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra
District Nové Zámky
Elevation 144 m (472 ft)
Coordinates
Area 26.611 km2 (10.275 sq mi)
Population 2,259 (2004-12-31)
Density 85 / km2 (220 / sq mi)
First mentioned 1233
Postal code 943 42
Area code +421-36
Car plate NZ
Location of Gbelce in Slovakia
Location of Gbelce in the Nitra Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.gbelce.sk

Gbelce (Hungarian: Köbölkút) is a municipality and village in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

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History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1233. The battle of Köbölkút occurred here in 1663.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 144 metres and covers an area of 26.611 km². It has a population of about 2260 people.

Ethnicity

The population is about 76% Hungarian, 23% Slovak and 1% Roma.

Facilities

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

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