Čechynce

Coordinates: 48°15′N 18°10′E / 48.250°N 18.167°E / 48.250; 18.167
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Nitra district in the Nitra region

Čechynce (Hungarian: Nyitracsehi) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western central Slovakia, in the Nitra Region.

History[edit]

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1248.

Geography[edit]

The village lies at an altitude of 133 metres and covers an area of 5.861 km2. It has a population of about 1030 people.

Ethnicity[edit]

The village is approximately 46% Slovak and 54% Magyar.

Facilities[edit]

The village has a public library 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): 1701-1902 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1887-1954 (parish B)

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48°15′N 18°10′E / 48.250°N 18.167°E / 48.250; 18.167