Tvrdošovce

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

Tvrdošovce

Tardoskedd
Village
Tvrdošovce
Location in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°05′42″N 18°03′50″E
CountrySlovakia
RegionNitra
DistrictNové Zámky
Founded1221
Government
  MayorMarián Tóth
Area
  Total55.56 km2 (21.45 sq mi)
Elevation
120 m (390 ft)
Population
 (2018-12-31[1])
  Total5,088
  Density92/km2 (240/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
941 10
Area code(s)+421-35
Car plateNZ
Websitewww.tvrdosovce.sk

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 120 metres and covers an area of 55.56 km².

History

In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1221. 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 Tvrdošovce 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 5088 people.

Facilities

The village has a small public library, swimming pool, gym and a football pitch.

Photos

  1. "Population and migration". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. Retrieved 2019-04-16.



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