Šarkan

Šarkan
Sárkányfalva
Municipality and village
Šarkan

Location in Slovakia

Coordinates: 47°52′N 18°34′E / 47.867°N 18.567°E
Country  Slovakia
Region Nitra Region
District Nové Zámky District
Area
  Total 5.266 sq mi (13.638 km2)
Population (2006)
  Total 353
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

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

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1247.

Geography

Approach to the village

The municipality lies at an elevation of 150 metres (490 ft) and covers an area of 13.638 km² (5.266 mi²). It has a population of about 353 (2006).

Ethnicity

The population is roughly 88% Hungarian and 12% Slovak.

Facilities

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

External links

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Coordinates: 47°52′N 18°34′E / 47.867°N 18.567°E