Kalná nad Hronom

Kalná nad Hronom (Hungarian: Kálna) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.

Kalná nad Hronom
Village
Kalná nad Hronom
Location of Kalná nad Hronom in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°12′21″N 18°31′45″E
CountrySlovakia
RegionNitra
DistrictLevice
First mentioned1209
Area
  Total34.13 km2 (13.18 sq mi)
Elevation
160 m (520 ft)
Population
 (2006-12-6)
  Total2,073
  Density61/km2 (160/sq mi)
Postal code
935 32
Area code(s)+421-36
Car plateLV

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1209.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 162 metres and covers an area of 34.134 km².

Ethnicity

Kalná nad Hronom has a population of about 2,048 people. The village is approximately 77% Slovak, 17% Magyar and 6% Czech.

Government

The village has its own birth registry and police force.

Facilities

The village has a public library a gym and football pitch an.

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): 1726-1896 (parish A)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1790-1898 (parish A)

See also



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