Veľké Trakany
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Aerial view of the village
Veľké Trakany (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈʋeʎkeː ˈtrakani]; Hungarian: Nagytárkány) is a village and municipality in the Trebišov District in the Košice Region of south-eastern Slovakia.
History[]
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1320.
Geography[]
The village lies at an altitude of 103 metres and covers an area of 10.68 km². It has a population of about 1390 people.
Ethnicity[]
The village is about 83% Hungarian, 17% Slovak.
Facilities[]
The village has a public library a gym and a football pitch.
External links[]
Coordinates: 48°23′N 22°06′E / 48.383°N 22.100°E
Categories:
- Villages and municipalities in Trebišov District
- Hungarian communities in Slovakia
- Trebišov District geography stubs