Nová Ves nad Žitavou

Nová Ves nad Žitavou (Hungarian: Zsitvaújfalu) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western central Slovakia, in the Nitra Region.[1] The village lies at an elevation of 164 metres (538 ft) and covers an area of 10.173 km2 (3.928 sq mi). It has a population of about 1,270 people, with a distribution of approximately 99% Slovak and 1% Magyar. It was first mentioned in historical records in 1355.[2] Since 1925 the village has a football club.

Nová Ves nad Žitavou
Village
Catholic church in the village
Flag
Coat of arms
Nová Ves nad Žitavou
Location of Nová Ves nad Žitavou in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°17′N 18°20′E
CountrySlovakia
KrajNitra Region
OkresNitra District
Area
  Total10.173 km2 (3.928 sq mi)
Elevation
164 m (538 ft)
Population
  Total1,270
  Density120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Ethnicity
  Slovak99%
  Magyar1%
Websitewww.novavesnadzitavou.ocu.sk

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

References

  1. http://en.e-obce.sk/obec/novavesnadzitavou/nova-ves-nad-zitavou.html
  2. "História obce" [History of the village]. Nová Ves nad Žitavou (in Slovak). Archived from the original on 27 March 2011. Retrieved 27 March 2011. Nová Ves nad Žitavou sa prvýkrát spomína v zachovanej listine z roku 1355.


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