Church of Saint George

Nitrianske Hrnčiarovce (Slovak: [ˈɲitrɪɐnske ˈɦr̩ntʂɪɐrɔwtse]; Hungarian: Nyitragerencsér) 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 1113.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 215 metres and covers an area of 9.946 km². It has a population of about 1820 people.

Ethnicity

The village is approximately 65% Slovak and 33% Magyar and 2% Gypsy.

Facilities

The village has a public library and a football pitch.

References

  1. ↑ "Nitrianske Hrnčiarovce - Okres Nitra - E-OBCE.sk".

48°20′N 18°08′E / 48.333°N 18.133°E / 48.333; 18.133

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