Bánov, Slovakia
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Nové Zámky District in the Nitra region
Bánov (Hungarian: Bánkeszi) is a municipality and village in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
History[]
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113.
Geography[]
The village lies at an elevation of 125 metres (410 ft) and covers an area of 19.763 km² (7.631 mi²). It has a population of about 3780 people.
Ethnicity[]
The population is about 98% Slovak.
Facilities[]
The village has a public library, a DVD rental store and a cinema. It also has a gym and football pitch.
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): 1787-1895 (parish B)
See also[]
External links[]
- Village website (in Slovak)
- Organisation in Bánov
- Surnames of living people in Banov
- Bánov – Nové Zámky okolie
Coordinates: 48°03′N 18°12′E / 48.050°N 18.200°E
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