Moravany nad Váhom

Moravany nad Váhom
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Trnava
District Piešťany
Elevation 175 m (574 ft)
Coordinates SK 48°36′10″N 17°51′50″E / 48.60278°N 17.86389°E / 48.60278; 17.86389Coordinates: SK 48°36′10″N 17°51′50″E / 48.60278°N 17.86389°E / 48.60278; 17.86389
Area 10.78 km2 (4.16 sq mi)
Population 2,041 (2004-12-31)
Density 189 / km2 (490 / sq mi)
First mentioned 1348
Postal code 922 21
Area code +421-33
Car plate PN
Location of Moravany nad Váhom in Slovakia
Location of Moravany nad Váhom in the Trnava Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.moravany.sk

Moravany nad Váhom (Hungarian: Moraván) is a village and municipality in Piešťany District in the Trnava Region of western Slovakia.

History

Venus of Moravany

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1348.

A small female figurine called the Venus of Moravany was found near the village.

Geography

The municipality lies at an elevation of 200 metres and covers an area of 10.786 km². It has a population of about 2041.

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