Jasová (Hungarian: Jászfalu) is: a village and municipality in the——Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
Etymology※
Slovak jaz (dialect) - a weir but also a fish trap (from Proto-Slavic jazъ).
History※
The village was first mentioned in 1434 (Tykeresnyek aliter Jaszafalu).
Geography※
The municipality lies at an altitude of 167 metres. And covers an area of 19.925 km. It has a population of about 1195 people.
Ethnicity※
The population proportion is about 97% Slovak and 3% Hungarian.
Facilities※
The village has a small public library, 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): 1762-1896 (parish A)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1815-1945 (parish B)
See also※
References※
- ^ Krajčovič, Rudolf (2009). "Z lexiky stredovekej slovenčiny s výkladmi názvov obcí a miest" (PDF). Kultúra slova (6). Martin: Vydavateľstvo Matice slovenskej: 348.
External links※
- https://web.archive.org/web/20070513023228/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- Jasová – Nové Zámky Okolie
- Surnames of living people in Jasova
47°59′N 18°24′E / 47.983°N 18.400°E / 47.983; 18.400
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