Jelšovce

Coordinates: 48°24′N 18°04′E / 48.400°N 18.067°E / 48.400; 18.067
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Nitra district in the Nitra region

Jelšovce (Hungarian: Nyitraegerszeg) is a village and municipality in the Nitra District in western central Slovakia, in the Nitra Region.[1]

History[edit]

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1326.

Geography[edit]

The village lies at an altitude of 146 metres and covers an area of 10.442 km2. It has a population of about 950 people.

Ethnicity[edit]

The village is approximately 88% Slovak, 11% Magyar and 1% Gypsy.

Facilities[edit]

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

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Jelšovce - Okres Nitra - E-OBCE.sk".

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): 1747-1913 (parish A)

External links[edit]

48°24′N 18°04′E / 48.400°N 18.067°E / 48.400; 18.067