Zbehy

The Church Povýšenia sv. kríža in Zbehy
Nitra district in the Nitra region

Zbehy is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western central Slovakia, in the Nitra Region.[1]

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1156.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 144 metres and covers an area of 19.558 km². It has a population of about 2245 people (31.12.2011).

Ethnicity

The village is approximately 99% Slovak.

Facilities

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

References

  1. http://en.e-obce.sk/obec/zbehy/zbehy.html

External links

Coordinates: 48°21′47″N 18°01′09″E / 48.36306°N 18.01917°E / 48.36306; 18.01917

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