Trnovec nad Váhom

Trnovec nad Váhom
Tornóc
village
Country Slovakia
Region Nitra
District Šaľa
Tourism region Dolné Považie
River Váh
Elevation 116 m (381 ft)
Coordinates SK 48°08′54″N 17°55′43″E / 48.14833°N 17.92861°E / 48.14833; 17.92861Coordinates: SK 48°08′54″N 17°55′43″E / 48.14833°N 17.92861°E / 48.14833; 17.92861
Area 32.54 km2 (13 sq mi)
Population 2,653 (2011)
Density 82 / km2 (212 / sq mi)
First mentioned 1113
Mayor Ján Hrabovský
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 925 71
Phone prefix +421-31
Car plate SA
Location in Slovakia
Location in the Nitra Region
Wikimedia Commons: Trnovec nad Váhom
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: http://www.trnovecnadvahom.sk/

Trnovec nad Váhom (Hungarian: Tornóc) is a village and municipality in Šaľa District, in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 115 metres and covers an area of 32.537 km².

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113. Until 1918 the area was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire. By the Treaty of Trianon the area was awarded to the newly formed state of Czechoslovakia. Between 1938 and 1945 Trnovec nad Váhom 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

According to the 2011 census, the municipality had 2,652 inhabitants. 2,018 of inhabitants were Slovaks, 469 Hungarians, 16 Czechs and 149 others and unspecified.[1]

People

Famous people born in the village include Peter Andruška a poet and Eduard Kukan politician.

Facilities

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

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