Zemné

Zemné
Szimő
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra
District Nové Zámky
Elevation 111 m (364 ft)
Coordinates
Area 26.345 km2 (10.17 sq mi)
Population 2,211 (2004-12-31)
Density 84 / km2 (218 / sq mi)
First mentioned 1113
Postal code 941 22
Car plate NZ
Location of Zemné in Slovakia
Location of Zemné in the Nitra Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.zemne.sk

Zemné (Hungarian: Szímő) is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-western Slovakia. The village is known as the birth place of inventor Ányos Jedlik.

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History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 111 metres and covers an area of 26.345 km². It has a population of about 2,210 people.

Demographics

The population is about 75% Hungarian, 15% Slovak and 10% Romany.

People

Facilities

The village has a small public library and football pitch.

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