Chtelnica
Chtelnica is a village and municipality in Piešťany District in the Trnava Region of western Slovakia.
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Municipality | |
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| Coordinates: 48°34′N 17°37′E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Trnava |
| District | Piešťany |
| First mentioned | 1208 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.965 km2 (12.728 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 204 m (669 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,551 |
| • Density | 77/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 922 05 |
| Area code(s) | +421-33 |
| Car plate | PN |
| Website | www.chtelnica.sk |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1208. The Hungarian name was Vittenc. The small Jewish community remaining were deported to Nazi death camps Lublin Poland on May 8, 1942 [1]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 204 metres and covers an area of 32.965 km². It has a population of about 2551 people.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bratislava, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1695-1900 (parish A)
References
- The Encyclopedia of Jewish Life Before and During the Holocaust: A-J
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