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

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1326.

Geography

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

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

Facilities

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

See also

References

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

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): 1747-1913 (parish A)

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


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