Location of Levice District in the Nitra Region

Šalov (Hungarian: Garamsalló or Hronské Sarluhy)) is a village and municipality in the Levice District in the Nitra Region of Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1280.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 180 metres and covers an area of 19.045 km². It has a population of about 420 people.

Ethnicity

The village is about 73% Magyar, 20% Slovak and 7% Gypsy.

Facilities

The village has a public library and football pitch.

48°00′N 18°43′E / 48.000°N 18.717°E / 48.000; 18.717



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