Bánov, Slovakia

Coordinates: 48°03′N 18°12′E / 48.050°N 18.200°E / 48.050; 18.200
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For the village in the Czech Republic, see Bánov (Uherské Hradiště District). For the Romanian village of Banov, see Poeni, Teleorman. For the Soviet partisan leader, see Ivan Banov.
Nové Zámky District in the Nitra region

Bánov (Hungarian: Bánkeszi) is a municipality and village in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

History[edit]

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113.

Geography[edit]

The village lies at an elevation of 125 metres (410 ft) and covers an area of 19.763 km2 (7.631 mi2). It has a population of about 3780 people.

Ethnicity[edit]

The population is about 98% Slovak.

Facilities[edit]

The village has a public library, a DVD rental store and a cinema. It also has a gym and football pitch.

Genealogical resources[edit]

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787-1895 (parish B)

See also[edit]

External links[edit]

48°03′N 18°12′E / 48.050°N 18.200°E / 48.050; 18.200

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