Nitrianske Hrnčiarovce

Nitrianske Hrnčiarovce (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈɲitrɪ̯anskɛ ˈɦr̩ntʃɪ̯arɔʊ̯tsɛ]) (Hungarian: Nyitragerencsér) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western central Slovakia, in the Nitra Region.[1]

Church of Saint George

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 215 metres and covers an area of 9.946 km². It has a population of about 1820 people.

Ethnicity

The village is approximately 65% Slovak and 33% Magyar and 2% Gypsy.

Facilities

The village has a public library and a football pitch.

References
  1. http://en.e-obce.sk/obec/nitrianskehrnciarovce/nitrianske-hrnciarovce.html

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