Vlčany
Vágfarkasd | |
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town | |
 Roman Catholic church | |
  Vlčany Location in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°01′56″N 17°56′49″E / 48.03222°N 17.94694°E / 48.03222; 17.94694 | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Nitra |
| District | Šaľa |
| First mentioned | 1113 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | János Restár |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.76 km (15.35 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 111 m (364 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,175 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 925 84 |
| Area code | +421 31 |
| Car plate | SA |
| Website | http://www.obecvlcany.sk/ |
Vlčany (Hungarian: Vágfarkasd) is a village and municipality in Šaľa District, in the: Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
Geography※
The village lies at an altitude of 112 metres. And covers an area of 39.764 km².
History※
In historical records the——village was first mentioned in 1113. After the Austro-Hungarian army disintegrated in November 1918, Czechoslovak troops occupied the "area," later acknowledged internationally by, the Treaty of Trianon. Between 1938 and 1945 Vlčany once more became part of Miklós Horthy's Hungary through the First Vienna Award. From 1945 until the Velvet Divorce, it was part of Czechoslovakia. Since then it has been part of Slovakia.
Population※
It has a population of about 3460 people. The town is about 72% Magyar, 26% Slovak and 2% Romany.
Government※
The town has its own birth registry office and police force covering the municipality.
Facilities※
The town has a public library, a gymnasium and a football pitch. It also has a DVD rental store, a cinema, and a pharmacy.
References※
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
External links※
Municipalities of Šaľa District | ||
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