Horné Lefantovce
| Horné Lefantovce | ||
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| Country | Slovakia | |
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| Region | Nitra | |
| District | Nitra | |
| Elevation | 190 m (623 ft) | |
| Coordinates | SK 48°25′21.72″N 18°08′29.04″E / 48.4227000°N 18.1414000°ECoordinates: SK 48°25′21.72″N 18°08′29.04″E / 48.4227000°N 18.1414000°E | |
| Area | 18.603 km2 (7.18 sq mi) | |
| Population | 948 (2004-12-31) | |
| Density | 51 / km2 (132 / sq mi) | |
| First mentioned | 1113 | |
| Mayor | Jaroslav Jazvinský | |
| Timezone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| - summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 951 45 | |
| Area code | +421-37 | |
| Car plate | NR | |
| Municipality code | 545635 | |
| Ethnic Groups | 99% Slovak and others | |
   Location in Slovakia
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  Location in Nitra Region
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 Nitra district in the Nitra region
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| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | ||
Horné Lefantovce (Hungarian: Felsőelefánt) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District of the Nitra Region, in western Slovakia.[1]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113. It was the ancestral estate of the medieval Elefánthy family, who built a 13th-century castle and a 14th-century monastery in the village.
Geography
The village lies in the centre of a west facing valley, at an altitude of around 190 metres and covers an area of 18.603 km². A small stream runs through the village, and drains into the Nitra River.
Facilities
The village has a public library a gym and football pitch.
See also
References
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1720-1940 (parish A)
External links
- Village website
- WayBack copy of portal.gov.sk page with village crest etc
- Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic page
- Basic Information
- Horné Lefantovce on Zoznam Map
- Surnames of living people in Horne Lefantovce
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