Bojničky

Bojničky is a village and municipality in Hlohovec District in the Trnava Region of western Slovakia.

Bojničky
Municipality
Bojničky
Location of Bojničky in the Trnava Region
Bojničky
Bojničky (Slovakia)
Coordinates: 48°24′N 17°48′E
CountrySlovakia
RegionTrnava
DistrictHlohovec
First mentioned1113
Area
 • Total9.268 km2 (3.578 sq mi)
Elevation
200 m (700 ft)
Population
 • Total1,290
 • Density140/km2 (360/sq mi)
Postal code
920 55
Area code(s)+421-33
Car plateHC
Websitebojnicky.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 200 metres and covers an area of 9.268 km². It has a population of about 1290 people.

It is around a 10-minute car journey from the neighbouring town of Hlohovec and it is served by a regular bus route from Hlohovec. To give some context as to the proximity of Bojničky and Hlohovec, the elevated photo on the Wikipedia article of Hlohovec was taken from a viewpoint within walking distance from the edge of Bojničky along the road the connects Bojničky to Hlohovec.

Some people from Bojničky work in Hlohovec.

It is also possible to commute the 45 minute by car journey to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, from Bojničky.

As at December 2011, around 5 new houses were in the process of being built in Bojničky by individuals.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1712-1895 (parish B)

See also


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