Šrobárová

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Coordinates: 47°48′N 18°19′E / 47.800°N 18.317°E / 47.800; 18.317
Šrobárová
Szilasháza
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra
District Komárno
Elevation 122 m (400 ft)
Coordinates 47°48′N 18°19′E / 47.800°N 18.317°E / 47.800; 18.317
Area 8.388 km2 (3.24 sq mi)
Population 487 (2004-12-31)
Density 58 / km2 (150 / sq mi)
Postal code 946 32
Car plate KN
Location of Šrobárová in Slovakia
Location of Šrobárová in the Nitra Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Šrobárová (Hungarian: Szilasháza, Hungarian pronunciation: [’silɒʃhaːzɒ]) is a village and municipality in the Komárno District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 122 metres and covers an area of 8.388 km². It has a population of about 485 people.

History

In the 9th century, the territory of Šrobárová became part of the Kingdom of Hungary. After the Austro-Hungarian army disintegrated in November 1918, Czechoslovak troops occupied the area, later acknowledged internationally by the Treaty of Trianon. The village was established in 1926. Between 1938 and 1945 Šrobárová once more became part of Miklós Horthy's Hungary through the First Vienna Award. From 1945 until the Velvet Divorce, it was part of Czechoslovakia. Since then it has been part of Slovakia.

Demographics

The village is about 96% Slovak and 4% Magyar.

Facilities

The village has a public library and a football pitch.


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