Branč

Branč
Village
Branč Location of Branč in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°13′N 18°09′E / 48.217°N 18.150°E / 48.217; 18.150Coordinates: 48°13′N 18°09′E / 48.217°N 18.150°E / 48.217; 18.150
Country	Slovakia
Region	Nitra
District	Nitra
First mentioned	1156
Area
• Total	13.808 km2 (5.331 sq mi)
Elevation	137 m (449 ft)
Population  (2004-12-31)
• Total	2,065
• Density	150/km2 (390/sq mi)
Postal code	951 13
Area code(s)	+421-37
Car plate	NR

Branč is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western 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 137 metres and covers an area of 13.808 km². It has a population of about 2,070 people.

Ethnicity[]

The village is approximately 69% Slovak and 31% Magyar.

Facilities[]

The village has a public library, DVD rental store and football pitch.

See also[]

• List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia

References[]

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): 1704-1945 (parish A)
• Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1887-1954 (parish B)

External links[]

• [1]
• Surnames of living people in Branc

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