Kolta

Kolta is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of southwest Slovakia.

Kolta
Village
Kolta
Location of Kolta in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°01′N 18°25′E
CountrySlovakia
RegionNitra
DistrictNové Zámky
First mentioned1337
Area
  Total25.85 km2 (9.98 sq mi)
Elevation
175 m (574 ft)
Population
 (2004-12-31)
  Total1,467
  Density57/km2 (150/sq mi)
Postal code
941 33
Car plateNZ

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1337.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 175 metres and covers an area of 25.854 km². It has a population of about 1,644 people.

Demographics

The population is about 96% Slovak and 4% Hungarian.

Facilities

The village has a public library and a 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): 1725-1787 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1785-1896 (parish B)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1815-1945 (parish B)

See also


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